Exercise and stress reduction
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Stress reduction and exercise
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Question:
Can exercise help reduce a person's stress level?
Answer:
Yes. Research has found that there are mental health benefits from exercise, including reduced stress and increased confidence for those who exercise regularly (even 20 minutes a day).
Update Date: 5/17/2003
Updated by: Bridget Martell, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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