Heart benefits linked to marathon training, researchers say

It may seem obvious at first: training for a marathon improves risk factors related to cardiovascular disease. But recent years have seen middle-aged male runners dying from cardiac arrest while running a marathon, suggesting older men are at higher risk while running the 26.2-mile race.Now, research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session suggests training for the big race may be an effective strategy for reducing heart disease risks.



from Health News from Medical News Today http://ift.tt/P1BzB3