Physical activity and mental health outcomes during menopause: A randomized controlled trial

Steriani Elavsky; Edward McAuley

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journal article Jun 01, 2007

Physical activity and mental health outcomes during menopause: A randomized controlled trial

Steriani Elavsky

Edward McAuley

Annals of Behavioral Medicine Vol. 33 No. 2 pp. 132-142 · Oxford University Press (OUP)

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Published: Jun 01, 2007
Vol/Issue: 33(2)
Pages: 132-142

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Steriani Elavsky

The Beckman Institute, Neuroscience Program, and Departments of Psychology, Kinesiology, and Electrical and Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801

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Edward McAuley

Beckman Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA; Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA

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Steriani Elavsky, Edward McAuley (2007). Physical activity and mental health outcomes during menopause: A randomized controlled trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 33(2), 132-142. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02879894

Physical activity and mental health outcomes during menopause: A randomized controlled trial

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