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.

Data are limited, however. In mice, ingesting exercise mimetics appeared to improve depressive-like behaviors, and the ...

If you need to unwind from a stressful day, or if you struggle with depression and anxiety, the “go hard or go home” approach may worsen symptoms. Instead, take an easy walk with neighbors, or take a ...

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.

A wide range of recent studies have found that physical activity can trigger neurobiological changes that may help protect your brain from depression. A September 2014 study from Sweden found that ...

Using exercise to treat depression can be as effective as therapy or antidepressants, according to a new review of previous trials, potentially offering an affordable and personalized approach to ...

If you feel a lift after exercise, you're in good company. Movement can boost mood, and according to the results of a new study, it can also help relieve symptoms of depression. As part of a review of ...

So what about exercise? Our new research confirms physical activity can be just as effective for some people as therapy or medication. This is especially true when it's social and guided by a ...

Exercise is a low cost, widely available option that has various other benefits. This makes it an attractive option for helping to manage symptoms of depression. Research indicates that exercise can ...

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