Too Much Running Linked to Shorter Lifespans

STUDY: Too Much Running Linked to Shorter Lifespans

Health officials have been preaching for years that we should exercise more.

Well, not all exercise is created equal – and you can definitely overdo it.

For example, a new study says that running too much can actually lead to a shorter lifespan.

Researchers found that the “sweet spot” for running is a slow to moderate pace for a total of about 2.5 hours each week – about two or three sessions each week.

Anything more than that creates too much wear and tear on the body and starts to do more harm than good. (CBS News)