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.

Dance teachers, health researchers, urban planners — they all have a desire to get people moving. But globally, exercise rates have remained stagnant.

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

A global analysis of physical activity data from 68 countries shows large socioeconomic and gender inequalities in access to choice-based exercise, particularly active leisure. The study also ...

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 ...

Your daily coffee habit may offer surprising health benefits, from lowering dementia risk to boosting exercise and mood.

It's the first study demonstrating the power of single-session interventions in improving mental health long-term.

Supervised HIIT and CME combined with resistance training significantly improved physical function in older patients with HIV.

A single, self-guided online session lasting roughly 10 minutes reduced depressive symptoms in American adults for up to four ...

Researchers at University of Texas at Dallas found regular physical activity for three months could help ease mood symptoms ...

Seasonal depression can be a real challenge during our long winters. As Daylight Saving Time approaches, mental health ...