We all know the feeling: the mental clarity that comes after a good run or a heavy workout. Science backs this up, even ...

A study finds that people who did one specific form of brain training in the 1990s were less likely to be diagnosed with ...

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.

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

A growing body of preclinical research is converging on a provocative idea: that the mental health benefits of physical exercise might one day be delivered in pill form. Scientists have identified ...

New research suggests that a structured exercise program improves mental health by altering how individuals process stress and intrusive thoughts. Published in Psychological Medicine, the study ...

A new publication in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise has shown that exercise brings more mental health benefits if it’s for fun, with friends, or in enjoyable settings compared to when it’s ...

KUTV — Regular physical activity isn’t just good for the body—it’s a powerful tool for enhancing brain health and mental wellbeing. Dr. Jazmin Mogavero, a cognitive neuroscientist with University of ...

It’s self-evident (or at least should be) how profoundly exercise affects physical health. But one of the most understated benefits of exercise is how it improves mental health. Specifically, aerobic ...

Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health, but a recent study from the University of Georgia suggests that it's not just physical movement that affects mental health. It's ...

Movement helps your mood, but it's not one-size-fits-all. Exercising for fun, with friends, or in enjoyable settings brings greater mental health benefits than simply moving for chores or obligations.