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Beating the blues.(adolescent depression and physical activity)(Brief article)

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If you're feeling anxious or depressed and can't figure out why, here's a question to consider: Are you getting enough exercise? A Finnish study of more than 7,000 adolescents found that boys who were physically active for less than one hour a week experienced more behavioral problems than boys who were more active. Physically inactive girls experienced similar troubles and also had difficulty sleeping, according to the study. The inactive boys and girls were also more likely to suffer attention and ...

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