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

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 ...

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

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

Individuals with depression usually have higher levels of inflammation throughout their bodies, and exercise has been shown to lower inflammation and the levels of harmful inflammatory chemicals.

Regular exercise offers numerous benefits, particularly for mental health. Now, researchers say exercise may help reduce depression symptoms as effectively as other first-line treatments. A recently ...

If you feel a lift after exercise, you're in good company. Movement can boost mood, and according to the results of a new study, it can also help relieve symptoms of depression. As part of a review of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Exercise may be as effective as medication or therapy for people with mild to moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety.