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The moderating role of aerobic exercise in the relationship between stress and cognitive functions

Mert Ayranci1, Mehmet Kemal Aydin2, Metin Kuş2

  • 1Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey. mertayranci@hitit.edu.tr.

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