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 — ...

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) ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Feb. 14 (UPI) --A review of studies of the most effective depression therapies has confirmed the apparent efficacy of exercise of almost any kind, with or without counseling and medication, but that ...

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 ...

Engaging in regular aerobic exercise during pregnancy is associated with a lower risk for postpartum depression in women with ...

Seasonal depression, often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), affects millions of people each year, particularly during the darker fall and winter months. It's not just "winter blues," ...