Benefits of Running for Your Health

New York City entrepreneur and attorney Josephine Pereira Potente founded Spend XTP Payments in 2018, and she serves as the chief compliance officer and general counsel for Spend.com. To stay fit, Josephine Potente enjoys running.

Running offers many important health benefits, including:

1. Disease prevention. Running is believed to help prevent medical conditions such as osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and strokes. Running may lower your risk of a heart attack by improving the strength of your heart and the elasticity of your arteries. Additionally, women who run have a reduced risk of breast cancer.

2. Mental health. Running can improve mental health by reducing your overall stress levels. The hormones released while you run also may help you fight depression and other mood disorders.

3. Weight loss. Running is commonly known as one of the most effective ways to lose weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health, and regular running can raise your good cholesterol, improve your immune system, and boost lung function.