Effects on the brain : A natural compound (epicatechin) and exercise boost memory in mice and may help protect against cognitive decline in aging, says newly published research To manage jet lag : Maintaining a regular regimen of running even a short distance, starting the day or morning after landing in a new time zone, helped me remain energised and perky, even without generous doses of coffee. Team up : While you run you make new acquaintances in the park, in a gym, on the road. As you greet them, they tend to reciprocate and, then all of a sudden, you have a few more friends. RUNNING TOWARDS BETTER HEALTH Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/johannrela/118458114/

z Women runners’ needs and issues vary, from teenage girls needing to deal with menstrual cramps and dieting issues to older women with pregnancy and those in their 50s with menopause. Source :http://www.flickr.com/photos/joshmcculloch/2105186754/

FOR TEENS Struggle with self-image, and runners cope better than their sedentary counterparts. Additionally, bone mass and density build till the age of 35 Exercises help teenage bones absorb calcium and other minerals and get stronger and healthier Running helps in keeping oestrogen levels steady and even helps reduce menstrual cramps. Activity in these years helps the body build insurance for later years and protects it from, or delays, the onset of osteoporosis. Source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/25288586@N07/2398351169/

FOR OLDER WOMEN Running will lower the chances of diabetes, heart conditions and even arthritis Aactually benefiting rather than damaging your knees. Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jose-montenegro/1051031932/

STUDIES AND RESEARCH SUGGESTS RUNNING IN OLD AGE ACTUALLY HAVE MORE BENEFITS THEN OF NON RUNNERS Source : R&L and Google

RUNNING TENDS TO RELEASE ENDORPHINS. RUNNING OUTDOORS BRINGS YOU CLOSER TO NATURE WHICH CAN LAST FOR LONG PERIODS, EVEN DAYS. IT GIVES UNBELIEVABLY “HIGH” RUNNING HAS ALSO BEEN USED BY MANY, OVER THE YEARS, TO TREAT CLINICAL DEPRESSION. Source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/charcoalartist/2263143527/

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