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Exercise in Schizophrenia
October 2010
Physical exercise is believed to have strong health benefits. It improves cardiovascular function, muscle tone, and bone health, and can contribute to weight loss. Growing evidence suggests that, singly or combined with other treatments, exercise may help combat depression. What about schizophrenia?
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