Running is one of the most universal, beneficial, and accessible forms of physical activity. The positive impact of running on health has been repeatedly proven: even light jogs have a beneficial effect on the entire human body.
Regular runs slow down the aging process and even extend life.
What’s more, you don’t have to run long distances. Just 5-10 minutes at a comfortable, slow pace is enough – the key is to do it regularly.
Recent scientific research has confirmed that running is beneficial for the brain.
As reported by StudyFinds, American scientists compared brain MRI results of people who run with those of individuals who have not engaged in physical activity for a year.
The specialists concluded that runners have a better connection between the frontal-temporal network, which helps manage executive functions, and brain regions that control cognitive functions and memory.
Endurance running requires people to perform complex tasks, use working memory, and recognize objects. As a result, runners are simultaneously training their brains during their runs.
Another study confirmed that any form of physical activity and exercise can prevent premature death. This conclusion was made by scientists from Cambridge University in the UK.
Doctors advise being physically active every day.
