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It’s not just physical fitness buffs who extol the virtues of exercise.

Mental health professionals, too, say that regular exercise is one of the most effective tools in combating stress. And, while exercise alone probably won’t cure the problem, many mental health practitioners prescribe exercise along with counseling for their patients.

After the holidays, most everyone feels a little out of sorts, whether it’s because of too many sweets, too much “Christmas cheer,” or just too much of everything.

While dieting may take off the pounds, most doctors say that over time, exercise is an essential part of weight management. Otherwise, when the diet stops so does the weight loss — and usually the pounds go right back on.

Exercise can also help with stress. And with the average work week now at 46 hours, with more households having both adults working, more people are setting themselves up for the problems caused by stress.

“Stress is not bad,” said David Shapiro, Ph.D, professor of

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