Exercise is often praised as a simple way to lift your mood. But new research shows the story is more complex. How, where, and why you move may shape your mental health as much as — or more than — how ...

Exercise releases endorphins and lowers stress hormones, which can boost your happiness. Regular exercise can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve sleep. Aerobic exercise and resistance ...

Running fights junk food’s mental toll—healing the gut, balancing hormones, and protecting the brain.

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.

A comprehensive review confirms the benefits of exercise for treating depression, even if the exact reasons remain unclear ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. That’s the question debated in a ...

A recent scientific review suggests that regular exercise can ease symptoms of depression nearly as effectively as ...

Physical activity has become an essential part of my routine. I no longer see it as a chore or something I “have” to do, but as a way to reset my mind and recharge my mental battery. For years, I ...

A grant of £11,000 has funded new fitness equipment, helping patients at mental health wards across Leicestershire to ...

Not exercising enough can cause weight gain, lower energy levels, and increased risk of disease. Learn more about the ...