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Running: Will It Wreck Your Body?

April 16, 2026·31 min·4-min readconversationalscience
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Running carries a high risk of injury, with about half of runners getting hurt each year, often due to rapidly increasing distance; however, the health benefits are substantial, including increased longevity and mental well-being, with as little as 5–10 minutes per day offering significan

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People

Dr. Rasmus Østergaard NielsenProfessor Duxol Lee (DC)Dr. Michael Siebers

Research & Papers

Nielsen et al. running injury studyLee et al. longevity studySingle-leg glute bridge studyMouse wheel-running study with cannabinoid blockers

Topics

FitnessLongevityMental HealthNeuroscienceRunning

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