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 ...

Regular physical activity provides evidence of being an effective way to relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression in people ...

Exercise may be as effective as psychological therapies and potentially even antidepressants in treating depression, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Lancashire, reviewing 73 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Millions of people in the U.S. are believed to have depression, and a new study has determined a treatment to alleviate symptoms that rivals therapy for some — exercise.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 332 million people globally live with depression. For this study, researchers analyzed data from 73 previously-conducted randomized ...

A new study suggests that building muscle strength could play a direct role in reducing depression risk, particularly in ...

WASHINGTON - Depression and anxiety affect millions of people and finding the right treatment isn’t always straightforward. Medication works for some. Therapy works for others. But one option that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A middle-aged man with an exercise towel over his shoulders is gazing towards the sky with a hopeful look Using exercise to treat ...

Exercise reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents reported a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. “Exercise is a ...

Occupational physical activity was linked to cognitive decline, whereas voluntary leisure exercise provided mental health benefits.

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

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 ...