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The Golden Duration of Jogging: How Much Running is Really Healthy?

MedXY Editorial Team•Oct 3, 2025•Family Medicine & Nutrition
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In our age of fitness trends and health advice swirling around—from sustaining a brisk 20 minutes to pushing an exhausting hour or even running 10 kilometers straight—a common question arises: how much jogging is truly healthiest? While many believe “the more, the better,” running incorrectly may lead to injury rather than benefit. Jogging is considered gentle exercise, but it’s not a universal prescription that more inevitably equals healthier.

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