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If you have depression, you probably know that exercise can do a lot of good for your symptoms. Plenty of research shows that exercise can boost mood and ease depression. But many find that their ...

Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review that appears in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. When ...

Decades of research have established that movement has a positive effect on mental health. By Erik Vance When it comes to mental health, most treatments for conditions like depression or anxiety come ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exercise interventions lowered the risk for major postpartum disorder by nearly half. timing of interventions ...

A dose of the gym might do wonders for both an ailing body and mind. A report out today finds that exercise can provide similar benefits for depression as other widely used treatments. Scientists in ...

Many of us experience a mood-boost after exercise, and now an updated review has revealed just how powerful it can be. Even light exercise, like walking or gardening, may ease the symptoms of ...

Depression and anxiety are serious conditions affecting a lot of people. I’ve struggled with both myself, and exercise has helped me more than anything else. Here’s how exercise to exercise for ...

Exercise may be as effective as psychological therapies and potentially even antidepressants in treating depression, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Lancashire, reviewing 73 ...

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