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.

Is Exercise a Treatment for Depression? Depression ranges in severity from mild to severe. Research shows that exercise is an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression. Physical activity can ...

Share on Pinterest A recent review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy for depression. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images A recently updated Cochrane review found that ...

Exercise provides tangible benefits for mental health – just as it does for physical health. Research shows that physical activity boosts mood and relieves symptoms of depression and anxiety. But ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fifty-plus men – and women in this case – considering a healthy lifestyle just got another reason to make the commitment. There is new research that brings the conversation about depression back to my ...

Scientists at the Hunan Normal University, China, have conducted network meta-analysis of available literature to identify the best type of exercise for preventing and treating depression in young ...

Exercise can reduce depression symptoms as effectively as therapy or medication Light to moderate activity and resistance training showed the most benefit Exercise has fewer side effects than ...

Michael Noetel receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Medical Research Future Fund, Sport Australia, and the National Health and Medical Research Council. He is a director of ...