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Physical Activity for Health and Wellness

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  • Emanuela Gualdi-Russo

    (Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Prevention, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy)

  • Luciana Zaccagni

    (Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Prevention, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
    Center for Exercise Science and Sport, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy)

Abstract

Regular physical activity (PA) is both a preventive measure and a cure for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) [...]

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  • Emanuela Gualdi-Russo & Luciana Zaccagni, 2021. "Physical Activity for Health and Wellness," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-6, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:15:p:7823-:d:600043
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