The Health Benefits of Running, According to Science!

According to the National Cancer Institute, "there is convincing evidence that physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of cancers of the colon and breast. Several studies also have reported links between physical activity and a reduced risk of cancers of the prostate, lung, and lining of the uterus (endometrial cancer)." Furthermore, findings published in the Journal of Nutrition have suggested that running may lessen a person's susceptibility to certain forms of cancer.