Running of any length or speed reduces risk of death
An early morning jogger looks over his shoulder as he runs around the reflecting pool on the National Mall in Washington, Thursday Feb. 21, 2013. A new study says running, no matter how many long or fast, can help lower your risk of early death. (Photo: J. David Ake, AP) Whether you run 30 minutes a week or two hours a week, your risk of early death will be the same — better than if you don't run. Researchers found that running, no matter the duration or speed, will reduce mortality risk by about 30% compared with non-runners. Contrary to the 150 minutes of moderate exercise or the 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a study published Monday in the Journal of t he American College of Cardiology found that people who run less than hour a week have the same health benefits as people who run more, regardless of sex, age, body mass index, health conditions or smoking status. "More (runnin...