Running
For cancer risk reduction and mental wellbeing
Most of the experts we follow recommend it.
Run regularly if you enjoy it, as it lowers cancer risk and supports mental and physical health, but consider heart and thyroid context.
Who is behind it
Voices including a performance scientist with a psychology PhD and an endocrinology-trained performance coach.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“running participation was associated with a 23% lower risk of cancer”
a performance scientist with a psychology PhD
Running participation was associated with a 23% lower risk of cancer according to a systematic review of 14 studies involving nearly 250,000 runners.
Running is recommended if you enjoy it, but with context regarding coronary artery calcium scores and thyroid health.
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How this reading was made
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None of the statements here come with a declared commercial interest. Last refreshed 23 September 2026.
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