Role of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review

Aditya Mahindru; Pradeep Patil; Varun Agrawal

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Role of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review

Aditya Mahindru Pradeep Patil Varun Agrawal

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Aditya Mahindru, Pradeep Patil, Varun Agrawal (2023). Role of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review. Cureus. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.33475

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