Running strengthens your heart and lungs, helps control weight and may build denser bones.
It can benefit the joints by helping circulate synovial fluid that brings oxygen and nourishes joints, and by removing inflammatory waste products. Because running is a high-impact sport, some doctors do not recommend it for people who have arthritis in weight-bearing joints. However, many people with arthritis can do moderate running with the right modifications.
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