Extreme Exercise May Damage Red Blood Cells, New Study Finds

• February 20, 2026
• HealthDayTV HealthDay Reporter

A new study finds athletes who ran ultra-long races — from 25 miles to more than 100 — showed signs of red blood cell damage that could affect how well oxygen and nutrients are delivered throughout the body.

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