Study Shows Running Decreases Heart Disease Blog News 12/02/2015 Tweet The American Medical Association released a study which says those in good shape are less likely to die in their middle age. The study reported that those who even increase their running on a treadmill by one minute decrease their death rate by 15%. Related posts: New Study Shows Girls Experience more Censorship than Boys in Student Media Study Finds Use of Facebook Linked to Decreased in Well-Being Local Running Clubs Taking Off in 2017 Ted Cruz Selects Running Mate: Carly Fiorina