The electrical signals rippling across the brain during and after physical activity offer a measurable window into how ...

It’s no secret that exercise can produce powerful mood-boosting endorphins. But do you really need to break a sweat to reap those benefits? A new study in the Journal of Health Psychology says no: ...

Music is commonly used during exercise and is often assumed to improve focus, mood, or mental performance. A new systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at the Centre of Excellence in ...

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

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 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.

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

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 ...

Light‐intensity activity can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms in children and teens. A combination of moderate resistance and aerobic exercise was found to be effective at easing depression.

Studies have proposed a possible dose-response relationship between exercise and depression. Essentially, active individuals are generally less likely to develop depression. More recent studies have ...

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