No. Contrary to widespread belief, running vigorously well into your later years does not raise the risk of knee osteoarthritis (swelling of the joint, with pain and stiffness, caused by wear and tear) or other disabilities. To the contrary, it can improve overall health, cutting the death rate in half, according to two new studies by Dr. ...

From California - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, running regularly may help you live longer. In a study of over 280 members of a running club, and over 150 controls, all of whom were over the age of 50, researchers found that, after a 20 year period, 15% of runners had died compared to 34% of controls. In addition, ...

A study investigating aging in mice has found that hormonal changes that occur when mice eat significantly less may help explain an already established phenomenon: a low calorie diet can extend the lifespan of rodents, a benefit that even regular exercise does not achieve. “We know that being lean rather than obese is protective from ...

Exercise, good diet and lifestyle choices like calorie restriction have an enormous impact on the health you'll have later in life. While it most likely won't extend your maximum possible life span, avoiding cutting your health and life span short increases your chances of living to see working anti-aging medicine capable of repairing the cellular ...