The expert spoke about the health benefits of running

Kirill Antonov, senior instructor and methodologist of physical therapy at the Department of Restorative Medicine of JSC Meditsina (Academician Roitberg Clinic), spoke on October 1 about how running can increase life expectancy by 3-4 years."Газете.Ru ".

Running is one of the most affordable and effective ways to maintain health and prolong an active life starting at the age of 30. It has a complex effect on the body, improving the functioning of the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous and other systems.

"Regular quiet running, even 2-3 times a week, reduces the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke by 30-50%. Running improves vascular elasticity, lowers blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels," the doctor explained.

According to him, running also increases life expectancy, supports cognitive functions and serves as a prevention of depression.

"Physical activity stimulates the production of BDNF (brain neurotrophic factor), which is responsible for the growth and survival of neurons. Running helps fight anxiety, improves sleep, and reduces the risk of dementia in old age," the doctor concluded.

The specialist also noted that studies of telomeres (chromosome capsules) show: in people who run regularly, cells age more slowly.

"Runners live an average of 3-4 years longer. The most important thing is that it's never too late to start running. Even people who started running in their 40s and 50s get significant health benefits," he concluded.

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