Exercise reduces the physiological effects of stress in all of the following ways except:
A) Improves vascular function
B) Protects against health problems
C) Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
D) Restructures messages between neurons in the brain

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Exercise has been shown to restructure messages between neurons in the brain, leading to improved cognitive function and decreased risk of depression and anxiety. However, this option is the exception because the other choices, improving vascular function, protecting against health problems, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, are all proven ways in which exercise reduces the physiological effects of stress.

Exercise Reduces the Physiological Effects of Stress in All of the Following