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 ...

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 — ...

It’s no secret that regular exercise is one of the most effective treatments for depression. The rush of endorphins from a good workout can be a critical mood-booster, especially when dealing with ...

Over the past two decades, countless studies have shown that physical activity helps to offset depression risk and can alleviate depressive symptoms. But what's the optimal "dose" (intensity/duration) ...

Exorcise addictive and depressive demons the way celebrities do — with exercise. You’ve probably heard how many famous people have chosen exercise to effectively prevent and even treat mental health ...

Getting enough weekly exercise may help smokers over 40 reduce depression and sleep issues to levels seen in non-smokers, ...

Exercise reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents reported a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. “Exercise is a ...

Exercise’s positive effect on depression is well-known, but not how it produces its anti-depressant effects. After reviewing a broad range of studies into how depression and physical activity affect ...

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 ...

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.

Aerobic exercise leads to modest reductions in depression among cancer patients, with significant effects observed in long-term outcomes. The study analyzed data from 25 randomized clinical trials, ...