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Jogging at a moderate pace may benefit longevity

As part of the Copenhagen City Heart Study, 1,098 healthy joggers and 413 healthy but sedentary non-joggers were followed for 12 years. In general, the joggers were younger, had lower blood pressure and body mass index, and had a lower prevalence of smoking and diabetes. Participants reported on the frequency and amount of time they spent jogging and on their pace.

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