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

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 ...

A recent study found that higher levels of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness may increase emotional resilience ...

A growing body of preclinical research is converging on a provocative idea: that the mental health benefits of physical ...

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 ...

A new PLoS ONE study provides an updated review on how exercise influences depression in otherwise healthy adults. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers physical inactivity to be the fourth ...

A large research review suggests that exercise can reduce symptoms of depression and may be just as effective as therapy and antidepressants. Experts stress that exercise alone isnt sufficient to ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ask anyone who’s ever felt better after a workout, and they’ll tell you that exercise and mental health are related. Science backs up that gut feeling. Many studies ...

A large review adds weight to an old idea: movement can help ease depression. Here’s how to think about exercise as part of treatment and recovery.

Many studies show that infrequent physical activity increases the risk of developing depressed mood. Physical exercise increases the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and may enhance ...