reducing the risk of some health problems. I am doing this because I run

about 40 to 60 miles per week, and my family has a history of health

problems. For instance, my grandfather suffered a heart attack, and he

also had cancer when he was about the age of 50. Furthermore, my

grandfather, on my dad's side of the family, has also had triple bi-pass

heart surgery from a heart attack he has had recently.

Here, I present information from some sources that talk about the

affects that running has on reducing health risks. My sources agree that

running, and some other aerobic exercises, reduce the risk of: Diabetes,

diverticular disease, heart decease, several types of cancer, and even

higher risk of developing premature coronary artery decease that those who

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