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9 amazing health benefits of running! (Gallery)

Knowing about the various health benefits of running, may inspire you to do it on a daily basis.

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Written By: Sameer Jha | Published : April 2, 2014, 1:56 PM

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Great For Your Heart

The interiors of the two ventricles that pump out blood increase in size by 20 percent when you run. This increases blood supply all across your body, and benefits several organs. It also helps reduce bad cholesterol which is often the culprit behind heart diseases like heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke.

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Helps You Lose Weight

Running can help burn calories and make you lose weight. It is difficult to say how much calories you’ll burn as that depends on your weight and the speed at which you run. Read more about simple weight loss guide

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Reduces Depression

Few things can treat depression more rapidly than running. What happens is that running releases endorphins in your body and thus elevates your mood. Read more about depression is more common than you think.

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Good For Your Bones

Running helps increase the bone density of your legs and hips. This in turn helps prevent debilitating diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis.

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Makes You Happy

People who run have better self-confidence as they know they are choosing good health in their lives. Also, running releases endorphins and gives you an escape from all the stress that can accompany existence in the urban world.