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.

When you have depression or anxiety, exercise often seems like the last thing you want to do. But once you get started and keep going, exercise can make a big difference. Exercise helps prevent and ...

Working out can boost mental health. To reap the most benefits, it should be structured, supervised and contain a social ...

The largest, most comprehensive review on the topic yet reveals more powerful benefits of physical activity for mental health. Exercise can help keep mental health conditions at bay. In a 2022 ...

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

A new research review highlights the benefits of physical activity compared with other treatments for depression. A large research review suggests that exercise can reduce symptoms of depression and ...

Dr. Charles Raison answers the question: 'Using Exercise To Cope With Stress?' — -- Question: Can exercise help me cope with stress, and does it matter what kind of exercise? Answer: You know, if ...

Researchers propose "exercise mimetics" (exercise pills) to treat depression by hacking the muscle-brain axis for those unable to physically exercise.

Exercise is a low cost, widely available option that has various other benefits. This makes it an attractive option for helping to manage symptoms of depression. Research indicates that exercise can ...

Exercise proven to be an effective treatment for depression – here’s what works best - Exercise is an ‘evidence-based first line intervention’ for mental health, says new study ...

Samantha Teague receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). James Dimmock, Klaire Somoray, and Neil Munro do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding ...