A recent study found that higher levels of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness may increase emotional resilience ...

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 growing body of research suggests that cardio may be especially helpful for managing anxiety.

Regular physical activity also has other benefits for anxiety, says Adam Borland, PsyD, a psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Center for Behavioral Health in Ohio. “Exercise serves as a healthy ...

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, ...

Share on Pinterest A new study finds links between exercise and mental health benefits that may offset some of the effects of a Western diet. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Consuming an unhealthy diet ...

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may have seen some chatter about cortisol—a stress hormone—and its supposed villainous effects on your body. Negative effects of cortisol have been ...

Stress can be managed with simple breathing exercises which activates the parasympathetic nervous system, slowing your heart ...

When symptoms of your anxiety disorder crowd your mind, exercise can be a pressure release valve, letting out anxiety like built-up steam. Its not surprising that physical activity can improve anxiety ...