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

Exercise can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms, according to a recent study from James Cook University in Australia.

A large, pooled analysis finds supervised group exercise works best for depression, while shorter, lower-intensity activity ...

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.

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

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.

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Research on depression and anxiety shows that exercise and other physical activity can lessen anxiety and help mood and other health problems get better.

A new, comprehensive analysis confirms that physical activity is a highly effective treatment for depression and anxiety, offering benefits comparable to therapy or medication. The research suggests ...

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

Is Exercise a Treatment for Depression? Depression ranges in severity from mild to severe. Research shows that exercise is an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression. Physical activity can ...

DANCING may be just as effective as antidepressants at treating depression, a study suggests. Aerobic exercise such as ...