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A survey of more than 9,000 employees finds 56 percent of employees say they experience a reduction in stress after beginning an exercise regime.

By Jack Craver | Updated on May 02, 2017
What else can quell stress? (Photo: iStock)

If it’s well-being you seek, then pay off your debt and start exercising. That’s the conclusion drawn from a study of employees conducted by Fidelity Investments in conjunction with researchers at Stanford.

The survey of more than 9,000 employees finds that 56 percent of employees say they experience a reduction in stress after beginning an exercise regime, while 71 percent say it makes them feel happier and 38 percent say it makes them more motivated at work.

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