Ask The Doctors: January 2014

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Ive been a runner most of my life, but I just read where long-distance running may damage the heart. Im 57 and I have some family history of heart disease. Also, my last blood work showed some LDL cholesterol elevation. Im not on a statin yet. I run between 20 and 30 miles a week. Should I ease off? I feel great and still enjoy running.
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