Runners have 30-45% lower risk of "dying early" compared to non-runners. Every hour people spent running added 7 hours to a person's lifespan.
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This study was a review of other large studies and found that runners live on average 3 years longer than non-runners. The data was adjusted for lifestyle factors including CVD, smoking, overweight/obesity, heart health, diabetes, high cholesterol and more.
The greatest benefit, a 43% lower risk of death, was found from in runners who also engaged in other forms of physical activity.
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The increased longevity among runners is similar to that observed in other, more broadly categorized types of physical activity.