When you have depression or anxiety, exercise often seems like the last thing you want to do. But once you get started and keep going, exercise can make a big difference. Exercise helps prevent and ...

If you’ve tried to exercise for your mental health in the past and it hasn’t helped you feel better, you might have made some common mistakes. Here’s why exercise may not have helped and what you can ...

If you need to unwind from a stressful day, or if you struggle with depression and anxiety, the “go hard or go home” approach may worsen symptoms. Instead, take an easy walk with neighbors, or take a ...

Regular physical activity also has other benefits for anxiety, says Adam Borland, PsyD, a psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Center for Behavioral Health in Ohio. “Exercise serves as a healthy ...

So what about exercise? Our new research confirms physical activity can be just as effective for some people as therapy or medication. This is especially true when it's social and guided by a ...

Dr. Charles Raison answers the question: 'Using Exercise To Cope With Stress?' — -- Question: Can exercise help me cope with stress, and does it matter what kind of exercise? Answer: You know, if ...

Exercise can also offer an important change of scenery, social outing or simply a dedicated distraction for a short period of ...

Share on Pinterest A new study finds links between exercise and mental health benefits that may offset some of the effects of a Western diet. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Consuming an unhealthy diet ...

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

If you're too busy or stressed to work out during the week but have more time to exercise on weekends, there's good news. A new study (Chen et al., 2025), recently published in BMC Psychiatry, ...

Trying to be healthy should help, not hurt. Experts told Newsweek, when good habits go too far, they can contribute to anxiety.