Working out can boost mental health. To reap the most benefits, it should be structured, supervised and contain a social ...

A new study found that aerobic exercise can be highly effective for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, with benefits comparable to standard treatments.

In A Nutshell Exercise shows effects comparable to antidepressants for depression Young adults (18-30) and new mothers see ...

One type of cognitive training appears to reduce the risk of dementia 20 years later. Even a modest amount of mental exercise appears to reduce the risk of dementia for decades. NPR's John Hamilton ...

A simple brain-training exercise could reduce people's risk of developing dementia by 25 percent, a study said Monday, but ...

Many people associate the treatment of depression and anxiety with medication or talk therapy. However, new research suggests that exercise can improve symptoms.

Can’t commit to 150 minutes of exercise weekly? Five minutes of exercise daily, especially if you’re not active, can benefit your health, a new study found.

Adults who did regular aerobic exercise for a year had brains that appeared about one year younger on MRI scans than people ...

Dialing in on just one type of workout has its drawbacks.