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Will running often help prevent sickness and keep me healthy?
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Exercise: Running can help with cardiovascular health, endurance, weight control, mental health and promote over-all wellness. Ensure that you warm up and warm down. Build up distances gradually. Get approval from your physican if you are significantly deconditioned or have any specific medical conditions that may be problematic.
Answered 3/21/2013
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