What are some benefits of running?

Running has many benefits for body and mind. Some benefits are:
1. Improves cardiovascular health: running strengthens your heard by enabling it to pump more blood volume per beat, and your lungs become more capable of taking in more air per breath.
2. Increases bone density: high impact exercises, like running, place stress on bones that strengthens their structure 
3. Reduces stress: running can reduce the stress hormone, cortisol 
4. Improves your mood: running helps boost your mood, concentration, and overall quality of life
5. Improves sleep: cardio exercises, such as running, can help you fall asleep faster and improve overall sleep quality 
6. Burns calories: running is metabolically demanding and burns a lot of calories