Depression is a common mental disorder. Some 300 million people in the world have it, or an estimated 3.8% of the population, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Treatments include ...

Researchers reviewed numerous studies to understand how exercise reduces depression, from endorphins to stress hormones. Here ...

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 ...

Addiction changes the brain, body, and behavior. Persistent insomnia, craving, depression, anhedonia, and anxiety may continue for months after sobriety, often leading to relapse. While we search for ...

Physical exercise offers similar benefits for depression as psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, a new systematic review and meta-analysis suggests. Intense exercise and walking or jogging, yoga, and ...

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.

Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Key Takeaways Exercise can boost mood by releasing "feel-good" chemicals. Meditation ...

AMES, Iowa — A slew of studies in recent years has shown that exercise can reduce stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression. Jacob Meyer, associate professor of kinesiology at Iowa State University, ...

When people think about physical activity, many picture intense, sweat-filled runs or gym workouts, “but really, physical ...

If you’re feeling depressed and looking for a solution, there are many options: medications, CBT, DBT, somatic therapy and so much more. However, one recent major study discovered that one treatment — ...

Share on Pinterest Research shows that physical activity may help reduce heart disease risk. RunPhoto/Getty Images Physical activity can help reduce the chances of cardiovascular disease by affecting ...