What is mental health? Mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how we think, ...

New research suggests that a structured exercise program improves mental health by altering how individuals process stress ...

“Exercise is not a replacement for psychiatric medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. However, exercise is a low-risk, worthwhile adjunctive [add-on] intervention,” says Divya Hedgren, MD, a ...

Commit to integrating one mental health practice into your daily routine this week. Remember, you can't have a healthy body ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, ...

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

A recent Finnish study suggests that limiting screen time and promoting physical activity from childhood may help safeguard mental health in adolescence. The findings are particularly significant ...