Physical activity in caregivers: What are the psychological benefits?

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Physical activity in caregivers: What are the psychological benefits?

Previous research demonstrates that physical activity has psychological benefits for people of all ages. However, it is unclear whether people caring for a frail or ill relative would derive similar psychological benefits, considering the potentially stressful caregiver role. This article reviews th...

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Main Authors:	Loi, S., Dow, B., Ames, D., Moore, K., Hill, Keith, Russell, M., Lautenschlager, N.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Elsevier Ireland Ltd 2014
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/62084

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