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Rock climbing brings unexpected benefits
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Rock climbing may seem like a niche sport, possibly one fraught with danger. After all, it involves scaling the side of a cliff or simulated rock wall. But experts say it offers participants a wide variety of physical and mental health benefits that are not always found in other sports.
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