Running is helpful for carotid atherosclerosis. Running can adjust the blood lipid, control the weight and so on, and at the same time can increase the immunity of the human body and so on. Running is a kind of aerobic exercise, which can control body weight, avoid further aggravation of carotid arteriosclerosis and reduce the high risk of cerebrovascular disease. Running can also enhance the immune system and increase the body’s ability to fight against diseases. Running has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on carotid arteriosclerosis. If patients have a history of carotid arteriosclerosis and a high risk of ischemic cerebrovascular disease, it is recommended that they should take aspirin and atorvastatin as prescribed by their doctors. Patients with carotid atherosclerosis should choose a reasonable treatment plan under the guidance of a doctor.