There are a number of things one can do to slowing down their biological clock and live longer, whether they’re in their 20s or 30s or all the way to their 60s, 70s and beyond. In fact, research has shown its never too late to start with healthy habits. One such habit is increasing this activity into your everyday life to help boost life longevity. What is it?
Running, even just a little bit, on a regular basis can extend one’s life according to Australian research.
The researchers analysed 14 studies than included more than 232,000 people whose health was tracked for between 5.5 and 35 years.
During the study periods, nearly 26,000 participants died.
The data showed that any amount of running was associated with a 30 percent lower risk of death from heart disease and a 23 percent lower risk of death from cancer.
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Researchers said that even as little as 50 minutes of running once a week at a pace slower than 6 mph appeared to be protective.
Authors of the study which was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine said that running is an excellent option for people who say they are too busy to exercise.
The reasons running is associated with a reduced risk of premature death are unclear and the study doesn’t establish cause and effect, said lead researcher Zelkjo Pedisic.
For those who are starting out with running, experts advice starting slow and then gradually increasing the pace, duration and weekly frequency.
Set your aim at 50 minutes a week or more and run at a comfortable speed.
The benefits of running will be similar, regardless of whether a person does it in one go or in multiple sessions spread across the week.
