Aerobic exercise, like running or cycling, has the most evidence for improving anxiety. Other forms of exercise, like yoga, dancing, and Pilates, also offer anti-anxiety benefits, but the key is to ...

This is part four of our four-part series of stories exploring stress, the nuances that come with the psychological and physiological response and its relationship with running. If you find it hard to ...

Your fitness level has a lot to do with the type of exercise that gives you the best mood boost. Studies in beginner exercisers often showed the biggest mood improvements from “easier” lower intensity ...

Addiction recovery is a journey that requires addressing both the physical and emotional toll of substance use. One often-overlooked but highly effective tool in this process is exercise. Regular ...

The largest, most comprehensive review on the topic yet reveals more powerful benefits of physical activity for mental health. In a 2022 systematic review, researchers analyzed 15 prospective studies ...

For 12 weeks, 149 people ran around a fitness facility in Gothenburg, Sweden three times a week — not because they wanted to lose weight or attain some New Year’s resolution, but because they wanted ...

Priscilla Warner, 70, suffered her first panic attack at the age of 15. Back then, nobody had a word for what she was experiencing, and therapy wasn’t on anyone’s radar. Her doctor prescribed Librium ...

Anxiety exercises can help reduce the symptoms of a panic attack or generalized anxiety. For example, slow breathing techniques can increase feelings of comfort and relaxation while reducing anxiety, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, encompassed 97 different analyses over ...

Addiction changes the brain, body, and behavior. Persistent insomnia, craving, depression, anhedonia, and anxiety may continue for months after sobriety, often leading to relapse. While we search for ...

At the end of the study, researchers identified two major findings of note via a questionnaire given to all participants. First, they noted that the exercise regimen reduced "state anxiety"—meaning ...