Feeling lethargic? Us too.
In time-honoured tradition, long weekends are for vegging out and doing as little as possible.
But in the haze of your chocolate coma, it might be worth thinking about going for a run.
Because guess what? Research from the US suggests that running could be the best way to help improve your lifespan.
In fact, running for just one hour could end up adding seven years to your life, according to a new study.
Scientists studying data from medical and fitness tests at the Cooper Institute in Iowa found that as little as five minutes of running could help people live longer.
Newer research published last month has further backed up these findings, according to the New York Times.
The new study claims that running is associated with “markedly reduced risks of death from all causes and cardiovascular disease.”
The researchers estimated that if someone were to run for an hour twice a week, they would spend just under six months running over a 40 year period, but could expect a net gain of 2.8 years in their life expectancy.
This would mean an hour of running could give you an extra seven years on to your life, they concluded.
So there you go – yet another reason to sweat out all of the sugar and chocolate eggs after a few days of indulgence!
