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03/23/2009

Excercise May Boost Self-Image in Children

According to a recent MedPageToday.com article, exercise may fight off depression and build self-esteem in overweight children. In a random trial, it was found that children who exercised for 40 minutes a day saw a decrease in depressive symptoms and improvements in self-esteem in comparison with children who did not exercise.

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