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"Ayushmanbhava" is a common blessing made by Indian elders and means "may you live a long life". Little do they know that running can add up to 3 years to your life! Dr. K. H. Srinivasa, Professor of Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bangalore provides proof for the same via a study which examined the running habits of more than 55,000 adults with an average age of 44 years. Running routines of these individuals were assessed on a medical history questionnaire under leisure-time activity. They were followed for a period of 15 years during which time 3,413 deaths due to all causes and 1,217 deaths due to heart and blood vessel (jointly called "cardiovascular") disease occurred. Compared with nonrunners, runners had 30 per cent and 45% lower risks of all-cause and cardiovascular death, respectively, with 3 years added to their lifespan. Surprisingly, weekly running for less than 51 min, less than 9.6 km, 1 to 2 times or even at less than 9.6 km/h was sufficient to reduce risk of death, compared with not running. Though persistent runners reaped maximum benefits, people who ran for even 5 to 10 minutes/day at very slow speeds (less than 9.6 km/h) also gained significantly in terms of risk of death due to all-cause and cardiovascular causes. This health benefit remained irrespective of the individuals sex, age, body mass index, health behaviour and medical conditions. (Lee D et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014;64(5):472-481) So start running and continue running to live longer! Every step you take will be in the right direction. Run for your life - Literally! Dr. Bhavesh Vajifdar, Consultant and Interventional Cardiologist at Lilavati Hospital and Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai explains "Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise can save it and preserve it.—Plato 400 B.C'. In India, up to 80% of individuals do not meet the exercise guidelines; which recommend 30 min/day of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 min/week of vigorous-intensity exercise. Lack of time is a major deterrant for exercise. Hence, establishing goals that can be attained with minimal effort is important. This new study by Dr. Duck-Chul Lee, shows that higher-intensity exercise yields more favourable effects on mortality and disease risk than lower-intensity exercise. The benefits of running are superior to walking. Running beats walking by a factor of 2:1 to 4:1. A 5-min run is as good as 15-min walk. For younger individuals who are pressed for time, running is a far better option for time efficiency. Dr. Mrinal Kanti Das, Consultant & Interventional Cardiologist observes "Life style modification (LSM) is a buzz word in the field of Cardio-metabolic Disorders. There are innumerable studies to implicate that the LSM not only take care of the disorders, but also reduce morbidity and mortality. Apart from diet & avoiding bad risk profiles, exercise is an important cornerstone in LSM. There are various form of exercises: static exercise like yoga etc. & dynamic exercise like walking, running, jogging, skipping etc. They alter the hemodynamic by reducing peripheral vascular resistance and modulating the heart rate and thereby lowering blood pressure and decreasing the production of glucose, which cuts risk of developing diabetes. Running seems to protect the innermost lining of the arteries, keeping the walls and cells intact, which cuts the risk of blockages or clots that can cause strokes or heart attacks. Running also strengthen the skeletal muscles of limbs and chest wall and thus resulting in reduction of the 'work of breathing'. The present study published by ACC, carried amongst 55000 people of 18-100 years over a period of 15 years, has shown irrefutably that a person may run at any pace for even a short duration in a day over a long period of life will not only enhance his/her capacity or endurance, but also increase the longevity enjoying the life effectively." With contributions from: Dr. K. H. Srinivasa, Professor of Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bangalore Dr. Bhavesh Vajifdar, Consultant and Interventional Cardiologist at Lilavati Hospital and Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai Dr Mrinal Kanti Das, Consultant & Interventional Cardiologist, Kolkata. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the Doctors are their independent professional judgement and we do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of their views. This should not be considered as an substitute for Physician's advice. Please consult your treating Physician for more details. Ref.: Lee D et al. J Am CollCardiol. 2014;64(5):472-481. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Run-for-your-life-Literally/articleshow/45358233.cms?
