Correlates of physical activity with intrusive thoughts, worry and impulsivity in adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A cross-sectional pilot study

Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences

Volumn 50, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 47-54

  Abramovitch, Amitai ^a   Goldzweig, Gil ^b   Schweiger, Avraham ^b  

^a HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL   (United States)

^b ACADEMIC COLLEGE OF TEL AVIV YAFFO   (Israel)

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EID: 84880384894     PISSN: 03337308     EISSN: 26172402     Source Type: Journal    
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