Swiss Police Officers Study on Fitness and Stress (Gerber et al., 2010)
A study involving over 500 Swiss police officers and emergency service workers found that those with greater physical fitness experienced lower stress levels, and that engaging in regular exercise appeared to guard against health problems linked to stress (Gerber, Kellman, Hartman, & Puhse, 2010).
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Swiss Police Officers Study on Fitness and Stress (Gerber et al., 2010)