The John Tesh Radio Show: Can You Exercise Too Much?

Can you overdo it with exercise? The answer is yes! 

The John Tesh Radio Show: Intelligence for Your Life explains why Dr. James O'Keefe, a cardiologist at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, says running more than 25 miles a week can age your heart and undo all the benefits of exercise.

Listen to the full segment below.

 

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