The Bitch

             In this study, I investigate the affects that running has on.
             reducing the risk of some health problems. I am doing this because I run.
             about 40 to 60 miles per week, and my family has a history of health.
             problems. For instance, my grandfather suffered a heart attack, and he.
             also had cancer when he was about the age of 50. Furthermore, my.
             grandfather, on my dad's side of the family, has also had triple bi-pass.
             heart surgery from a heart attack he has had recently.
             Here, I present information from some sources that talk about the.
             affects that running has on reducing health risks. My sources agree that.
             running, and some other aerobic exercises, reduce the risk of: Diabetes,.
             diverticular disease, heart decease, several types of cancer, and even.
             common sicknesses like a cold.
             One source agrees that running reduces the risk of diabetes. Jim.
             Harmon writes, in Sports Illustrated, about Bruce Leonard, a marathoner.
             with a masters degree in public health. Bruce Leonard went to study the.
             Zuni Indian tribe. This tribe has had a bad history of diabetes until they.
             started to run. Leonard said, After the Zuni tribe started running, "many.
             Zuni were able to reduce or eliminate their diabetes medication."(5).
             My research also reveled that diverticular disease can be reduced.
             in men that run. For instance, Marty Munson and Teresa Yeykal writes in.
             the article "Outrun trouble" which says, "guys who racked up the most ours.
             doing vigorous exercise reduced their risks of diverticular decease by a.
             third."(38) They also say "it's good advice to make your lifestyle to.
             consume high fiber."(38).
             I found that running can also reduce the risk of heart disease.
             The article "Run for your life" talks about Mitchell H. Whaley, the.
             director of adult physical fitness program at Ball State University. He.
             analyzed data collected from a group of men, which included runners.
             Mitchell Whaley found that "individuals with low aerobic capacity have a.