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(Can we all agree that life is too short for workouts you hate?)

But one form of exercise thats been very widely studied scientifically is running.

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science journalist and the author ofRunning Smart: How Science Can Improve Your Endurance and Performance

Itdecreases your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Heck, running can evenadd years to your life.

Its clear that running is good for us.

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Thebiggest study published about running and longevitytook into account over 55,000 people14,000 of whom reported to be runners.

They also found that these benefits [plateaued] at 20 miles per week.

Van Sprundel says the reason exactly why the benefits stop increasing after 20 miles is hard to determine.

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But the substanceclears out of your blood after one or two days.

So theres no permanent damage.

So if you like running super long distances, she says to go for it.

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Theres one more piece of running intel Spundel thinks everyone should know: Youre never too old to start.

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