Effects of aerobic exercise on anxiety sensitivity.

@article{BromanFulks2004EffectsOA,
  title={Effects of aerobic exercise on anxiety sensitivity.},
  author={Joshua J Broman-Fulks and Mitchell E. Berman and Brian A Rabian and Michael J. Webster},
  journal={Behaviour research and therapy},
  year={2004},
  volume={42 2},
  pages={
          125-36
        }
}
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