Staying active helps many ways, but it may not be a cure-all for everyone.

The benefits of exercise are limited, disappear if discontinued, and should be an adjunct to talk or drug therapy.

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 ...

A new study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews suggests that regular exercise may be about as effective as therapy, and potentially even as effective as antidepressants, for ...

Researchers say exercise may be just as beneficial as medication, but caution that more studies are needed ...

Have you ever felt that mental boost that comes after a session at the gym, an exercise class, or a walk around your ...

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 ...

The ‘runner’s high’ will be familiar to many – but a new study underlines just how effective exercise can be at elevating mood. It found that even light exercise, such as gardening or walking, can ...

The study suggests this could be an alternative for people with depression who do not respond to medication or therapy. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 332 million ...

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 ...