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 ...

You can feel this particular benefit of running for mental health while still on the move or as soon as you finish your miles ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

For beginners, gentle activities such as walking or stretching provide mental health benefits without overwhelming physical ...

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 ...

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 ...

Keeping our minds sharp becomes just as important as maintaining our physical health when we get older. But while memory, concentration, and mental clarity can decline with age, the good news is that ...