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.

Working out can boost mental health. To reap the most benefits, it should be structured, supervised and contain a social ...

A large, pooled analysis finds supervised group exercise works best for depression, while shorter, lower-intensity activity has strong benefits for anxiety.

Research on depression and anxiety shows that exercise and other physical activity can lessen anxiety and help mood and other health problems get better.

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.

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 ...

We’ve known for a long time that exercise can boost mood and reduce anxiety, improving overall well-being. But according to a review republished in 2026, it might even relieve symptoms of depression.

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 ...

Researchers propose "exercise mimetics" (exercise pills) to treat depression by hacking the muscle-brain axis for those unable to physically exercise.

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

A new study explores exercise mimetics as novel therapeutics for depression by triggering muscle-to-brain signals that support mood regulation and resilience.