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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Exercise can also offer an important change of scenery, social outing or simply a dedicated distraction for a short period of ...

Use these six research-supported insights to reclaim your body and leverage exercise as a tool in your treatment plan. Jan. 28, 2026 — Depression is like a playground bully. Only instead of your lunch ...

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 ...

If you’ve tried to exercise for your mental health in the past and it hasn’t helped you feel better, you might have made some common mistakes. Here’s why exercise may not have helped and what you can ...

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 ...

The effects of exercise on depressed individuals have been investigated extensively. Too often, the conclusions drawn from these studies have gone beyond what the actual data can defend. Consider a ...