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The Role of Exercise in Mental Health

The Role of Exercise in Mental Health

Update: 2023-03-24
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A comprehensive new study akes a strong case that exercise is very effective in combatting depression and anxiety. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the results.

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The Role of Exercise in Mental Health

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