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

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

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 new study explores exercise mimetics as novel therapeutics for depression by triggering muscle-to-brain signals that support mood regulation and 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.

A growing body of preclinical research is converging on a provocative idea: that the mental health benefits of physical exercise might one day be delivered in pill form. Scientists have identified ...

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

The largest, most comprehensive review on the topic yet reveals more powerful benefits of physical activity for mental health. In a 2022 systematic review, researchers analyzed 15 prospective studies ...

Depression and anxiety are serious conditions affecting a lot of people. I’ve struggled with both myself, and exercise has helped me more than anything else. If you’ve ever experienced feelings of ...

Let's go into some of the barriers to access for women who are suffering from postpartum depression. The barriers are multi. So I don't think that I can kind of even communicate all of them to you ...