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Health & Medicine - Friday, October 9, 2009 16:37 - 5 Comments
Exercise—not fitness—buffs up body image
“Body dissatisfaction is a huge problem in our society and is related to all sorts of negative behavior including yo-yo dieting, smoking, taking steroids, and undergoing cosmetic surgery,” says Heather Hausenblas.
U. FLORIDA (US)—The simple act of exercise can boost confidence, a new study finds. Researchers say people who don’t achieve workout milestones such as losing fat, gaining strength, or improving cardiovascular fitness feel just as good about their bodies as their more athletic counterparts. Continue…
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