Studies have shown that working out can cause immediate and direct increases in brain-protective molecules like kynurenic acid, which have been measured within the blood and muscle following exercise.

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.

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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 ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — While therapy and medication are cornerstones of mental health care, experts say exercise can also be helpful. One in 10 adults in the United States experienced depression from 2020 to ...

If you have schizophrenia, regular exercise can be a powerful tool. Alongside standard treatments like medication and talk therapy, exercise can have many benefits for schizophrenia, including ...

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 ...