Effects of physical exercise on anxiety, depression, and sensitivity to stress: a unifying theory.

@article{Salmon2001EffectsOP,
  title={Effects of physical exercise on anxiety, depression, and sensitivity to stress: a unifying theory.},
  author={Peter Salmon},
  journal={Clinical psychology review},
  year={2001},
  volume={21 1},
  pages={
          33-61
        }
}
  • P. Salmon
  • Published 1 February 2001
  • Psychology
  • Clinical psychology review
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