I don’t have to tell you that stress is a problem. It can consume your thoughts, impair your quality of life, and contribute to weight gain and unhealthy habits. It can even cause serious health ...

Dr. Charles Raison answers the question: 'Using Exercise To Cope With Stress?' — -- Question: Can exercise help me cope with stress, and does it matter what kind of exercise? Answer: You know, if ...

A research team at Université Laval may have discovered why physical exercise and living in favorable socioeconomic ...

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

If exercise feels harder than it should, chronic stress may be working against you. Learn how to regulate your physiology so your body can support your fitness goals.

The way stress manifests is very much bodily, centred around hormones such as cortisol and their effect on us. But this process is triggered by the brain (notably the amygdala and the hypothalamus) ...

Consuming an unhealthy diet rich in sugars and fats can lead to obesity and also increase the risk of depression. A new study conducted in rats shows that exercise can help counter depressive and ...

A major review finds exercise can reduce depression symptoms, often matching therapy or medication, while remaining low-cost ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Walking fast enough to talk but not sing can help lower blood pressure. Swimming ...

For those looking to lower stress levels this year, hitting the gym might be the best strategy, especially for woman.

If you're too busy or stressed to work out during the week but have more time to exercise on weekends, there's good news. A new study (Chen et al., 2025), recently published in BMC Psychiatry, ...

Regular exercise supports immune health by improving the circulation of your immune cells and reducing inflammation, but ...