Leisure-time physical activity benefits some more than others
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 14:14
in Health & Medicine
It may seem intuitive that greater amounts of exercise lead to less obesity, but an Indiana University study has found that this conventional wisdom applies primarily to white women. The findings draw attention not only to racial, ethnic and gender differences regarding exercise but also to the role work can play.
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