Running marathon could reverse vascular aging by almost 4 years, study shows

Did you set a goal for a healthier lifestyle this year? Now it's time to follow through on that New Year's resolution.

London researchers found that first-time marathon runners benefit significantly from marathon, with a nearly four-year reduction in vascular age.

Emphasising the importance of lifestyle to modify the aging process, researchers say it appears "never too late" to gain benefits from exercising.