A dose of the gym might do wonders for both an ailing body and mind. A report out today finds that exercise can provide similar benefits for depression as other widely used treatments. Scientists in ...

Data are limited, however. In mice, ingesting exercise mimetics appeared to improve depressive-like behaviors, and the ...

A new review of multiple studies suggests that regular physical activity can significantly lower anxiety and depressed moods ...

Studies have shown that working out can cause immediate and direct increases in brain-protective molecules like kynurenic acid, which have been measured within the blood and muscle following exercise.

Exercise can powerfully influence the brain, but what if the same biological signals could be activated without physical movement?

Using exercise to treat depression can be as effective as therapy or antidepressants, according to a new review of previous trials, potentially offering an affordable and personalized approach to ...

A new study found that aerobic exercise may be as effective as standard treatments for depression and anxiety. Christine La/Stocksy New research suggests aerobic exercise may be one of the most ...

Recent research reinforced the role that physical exercise plays in enhancing mood and mental well-being. A 2023 study at University College London found that a decline in cognitive functions is ...

If you need to unwind from a stressful day, or if you struggle with depression and anxiety, the “go hard or go home” approach may worsen symptoms. Instead, take an easy walk with neighbors, or take a ...

Light‐intensity activity can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms in children and teens. A combination of moderate resistance and aerobic exercise was found to be effective at easing depression.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 332 million people globally live with depression. For this study, researchers analyzed data from 73 previously-conducted randomized ...

The connection between physical movement and mental well-being runs deeper than most people realize. While millions of people rely on pharmaceutical interventions to manage depression and anxiety, a ...