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Editorial
. 2019 Sep 1;125(17):2923-2925.
doi: 10.1002/cncr.32171. Epub 2019 May 8.

Vigorous physical activity and mental health-Associations suggest a link among childhood cancer survivors

Jennifer R Bail  1 , Wendy Demark-Wahnefried  1
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Editorial

Vigorous physical activity and mental health-Associations suggest a link among childhood cancer survivors

Jennifer R Bail et al. Cancer. .

Abstract

Vigorous physical activity among childhood cancer survivors is associated with superior psychological health and cognition. A simultaneous call for more research, while at the same time promoting healthful lifestyles is indicated.

Keywords: childhood cancer survivors; cognition; depression; exercise; obesity; physical activity; quality of life.

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The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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