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Researchers have found that training for and completing a marathon improves the health of a new runner's arteries as if they were four years younger. Six months of training makes arteries more elastic, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Dr Charlotte Manisty who's a consultant cardiologist and an associate professor, lead the study and explained what they found. Image: Marathon runners. Credit: Getty Images