Mastery of physical goals lessens disease-related depression and fatigue

Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 09:28 in Health & Medicine

Physical activity is known to reduce depression and fatigue in people struggling with chronic illness. A new study indicates that this effect stems from an individual's sense of mastery over -- or belief in his or her ability to achieve -- certain physical goals.

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