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Beat Back Stress with Regular Exercise

Written by The Greatist Team on February 20, 2013
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Do it Today: Pencil in at least 30 minutes of exercise to reduce stress, depression, and anger.

Young American:
more stressed than ever
Chill, Dude:
beat anxiety
Written by The Greatist Team on February 20, 2013

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