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Effectively Manage Stress, Anxiety, & Mood
- Exercise and Stress
- Exercise and Depression
- Exercise and Anxiety
Research and Brain Boosters:
THREE TAKE HOME MESSAGES:
- Exercise plays a vital role in brain health through the lifespan.
- Exercise optimizes learning and cognition through the lifespan.
- Exercise is a key component to managing stress, anxiety, and mood.
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