Does Running actually make a difference, or is it overhyped?

A meta-analysis and large cohort study both show that running, even in modest weekly amounts, is associated with meaningfully lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality compared to not running, and broader cardiorespiratory fitness meta-analyses support the same general pattern. Weighing the data: Running looks well-supported and consequential — the evidence is rated strong (70/100) and its estimated impact on longevity is also rated highly (72/100), making it one of the more solidly-backed choices on Vitaebase.