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.

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People often complain—and rightly so—that the typical exercise science study involves a half-dozen male undergraduates who follow some sort of workout routine for a couple of weeks. So you can imagine ...

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A new research review highlights the benefits of physical activity compared with other treatments for depression. A large research review suggests that exercise can reduce symptoms of depression and ...

It’s well known that women have traditionally been underrepresented in scientific research. In fact, one recent study exploring the gender data gap in sport and exercise research found that out of ...

A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence ...

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Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to ...