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Physical Activity and Mood
Physical activity is thought to have positive effects on mood and psychological well-being. Many people report feeling better after exercising, although this is by no means universal. It has also been proposed that regular physical activity relieves depression and helps people cope with stress. This entry examines the evidence underlying these claims, summarizing the information that has been obtained from several very different research paradigms. The implications of a favorable effect of physical activity on mood are far reaching, since they are relevant ...
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