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Exercise and Happiness Not Linked: Study

Same gene set makes physically active most likely to be mentally fit

By Sam Biddle, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 17, 2008 8:06 AM CDT

(Newser) – Going for a run might not clear your head in quite the way thought, reports USA Today, and its supposed benefits on mental health may be misguided. Rather, Dutch researchers found that a single set of genes both determines one’s inclination toward exercise and... Read full story »

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