Editing Jogging (section)

==Benefits==
According to a study by [[Stanford University School of Medicine]], jogging is effective in increasing human lifespan, and decreasing the [[effects of aging]],<ref>[http://med.stanford.edu/news_releases/2008/august/running.html Running slows the aging clock, Stanford researchers find] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403230946/http://med.stanford.edu/news_releases/2008/august/running.html |date=2014-04-03 }}, Stanford School of Medicine Press Release</ref> with benefits for the [[cardiovascular system]]. Jogging is useful for fighting obesity and staying healthy.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-94-011-6719-2 |title=Nutrition and Exercise in Obesity Management |language=en |doi=10.1007/978-94-011-6719-2.pdf#page=104}}</ref> However, individuals who are [[obese]] should exercise jogging with caution, as the risk of injury increases.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-94-011-6719-2 |title=Nutrition and Exercise in Obesity Management |language=en |doi=10.1007/978-94-011-6719-2.pdf#page=104}}</ref>

[[File:SÄPO Joggen i Almedalen 2015 (25014840513).jpg|thumb|[[Säpojoggen]] jogging event in Sweden]]
The National Cancer Institute has performed studies that suggest jogging and other types of aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers, among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/prevention/physicalactivity|title=Physical Activity and Cancer|publisher=[[National Cancer Institute]] |access-date=3 December 2014}}</ref> It is suggested by the American Cancer Society that jogging for at least 30 minutes five days a week can help in cancer prevention.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cancer.org/healthy/eathealthygetactive/acsguidelinesonnutritionphysicalactivityforcancerprevention/acs-guidelines-on-nutrition-and-physical-activity-for-cancer-prevention-intro|title=American Cancer Society Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention|publisher=cancer.org|access-date=3 December 2014|archive-date=16 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141116194424/http://www.cancer.org/healthy/eathealthygetactive/acsguidelinesonnutritionphysicalactivityforcancerprevention/acs-guidelines-on-nutrition-and-physical-activity-for-cancer-prevention-intro|url-status=dead}}</ref>

[[File:Jogging - near arakawa river - tokyo japan - 2022 may 3.webm|thumb|People jogging in Japan.]]
While jogging on a [[treadmill]] will provide health benefits such as cancer prevention, and aid in weight loss, a study published in ''BMC Public Health'' reports that jogging outdoors can have the additional benefits of increased energy and concentration. Jogging outdoors is a better way to improve energy levels and advance mood than using a treadmill.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Bowler|first1=Diana E|last2=Buyung-Ali|first2=Lisette M|last3=Knight|first3=Teri M|last4=Pullin|first4=Andrew S|title=A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments|journal=BMC Public Health|date=4 August 2010|volume=10|issue=1|page=456|doi=10.1186/1471-2458-10-456|pmc=2924288|pmid=20684754 |doi-access=free }}</ref>

Jogging also prevents muscle and bone damage that often occurs with age, improves heart performance and blood circulation and assists in preserving a balanced weight gain.

A Danish study released in 2015 reported that "light" and "moderate" jogging were associated with reduced mortality compared to both non-jogging and "strenuous" jogging. The optimal amount per week was 1 to 2.4 hours, the optimal frequency was less than or equal to 3 times per week and the optimal speed was "slow" or "average".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content.onlinejacc.org/article.aspx?articleID=2108914|title=Dose of Jogging and Long-Term Mortality The Copenhagen City Heart Study|date=February 2015|access-date=5 February 2015}}</ref>  A recent meta-analysis on running/jogging and mortality, including more than 230,000 participants found that runners were at 27% lower risk of death than non-runners, during 5.5-35 year follow-ups.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Pedisic|first1=Z. |last2=Shrestha|first2=N.|last3=Kovalchik|first3=S.|last4=Stamatakis|first4=E.|last5=Liangruenrom |first5=N. |last6=Grgic| first6=J.| last7=Titze| first7=S.| last8=Biddle| first8= Stuart JH. | last9=Bauman| first9=A.| last10=Oja| first10=P.| date=2019|title=Is running associated with a lower risk of all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality, and is the more the better? A systematic review and meta-analysis Is running associated with a lower risk of all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality, and is the more the better? A systematic review and meta-analysis |journal= British Journal of Sports Medicine|volume=54 |issue=15 |doi=10.1136/bjsports-2018-100493 | pages=bjsports–2018 | pmid=31685526|s2cid=207895264 |url=https://vuir.vu.edu.au/40291/1/Pedisic_etal%282020%29-Is_running_associated_with_alower_risk.pdf }}</ref>