The Boston Marathon was held this morning. Those athletes that competed in the 26-plus mile run today deserve recognition for their hard work. Running has many health benefits. It helps keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control, helps reduce blood clots, prevents muscle and bone loss that occurs with age, and many more benefits. I usually run two or three miles a day and I encourage you to take up running or some other form of exercise as well. It’s a good way to improve your health.