Studies show that exercise can treat mild to moderate depression as effectively as antidepressant medications—but without the side effects, of course. For example, a recent study conducted by the Harvard T.H. School of Public Health found that running...
Exercise is a powerful tool for mental health. It’s been shown to improve mood, alleviate stress and depression, increase creativity and cognition, and even make therapies more effective, among other benefits. Now, new research suggests that physical activity...