Working out can boost mental health. To reap the most benefits, it should be structured, supervised and contain a social ...

We also found aerobic activities – such as walking, running, cycling, or swimming – were best at reducing both depression and ...

A 2026 review of 79,000 people finds exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety symptoms, with effects comparable ...

A new study found that aerobic exercise can be highly effective for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, with ...

Data from randomized trials provided robust evidence for benefit of exercise on symptoms ...

A new, comprehensive analysis confirms that physical activity is a highly effective treatment for depression and anxiety, offering benefits comparable to therapy or medication. The research suggests ...

The benefits of exercise are limited, disappear if discontinued, and should be an adjunct to talk or drug therapy.

A major scientific review shows regular exercise can reduce depression and anxiety across diverse age groups worldwide.

A large, pooled analysis finds supervised group exercise works best for depression, while shorter, lower-intensity activity ...

A major global review of over 1,000 trials finds exercise can significantly reduce depression and anxiety, with benefits comparable to medication and therapy in some cases ...

Aerobic exercise, such as running, swimming, and dancing, may be most effective for relieving the symptoms of depression and ...

DANCING may be just as effective as antidepressants at treating depression, a study suggests. Aerobic exercise such as ...