This 30-Minute Exercise Switch Cuts Depression & Anxiety Symptoms (M)

Your daily walk helps, but research suggests it may not be the whole story for mental health.

Your daily walk helps, but research suggests it may not be the whole story for mental health.

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The Fitness Content Trap Young People Keep Falling Into (M)

Fitness inspiration online, or ‘fitspiration’, may be doing more harm than good.

Fitness inspiration online, or 'fitspiration', may be doing more harm than good.

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The Best Exercise For Depression & Anxiety — Equals Or Exceeds Pills & Therapy (M)

Emerging adults showed some of the largest improvements in depressive symptoms.

Emerging adults showed some of the largest improvements in depressive symptoms.

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This FREE Depression ‘Treatment’ Rivals Therapy & Medication (M)

Can this ‘alternative’ therapy really stand alongside medication and therapy in treating depression?

Can this 'alternative' therapy really stand alongside medication and therapy in treating depression?

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Why Exercise Plans Fail: Don’t Fall Into This Mental Trap (M)

All-or-nothing thinking has four components — all of which undermine one’s motivation to exercise.

All-or-nothing thinking has four components -- all of which undermine one's motivation to exercise.

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Exercise: 15 Proven Ways To Get Moving & Stay Motivated (P)

Ever wondered why some people stay motivated to work out while others struggle? These psychology-backed tips might just hold the key.

Ever wondered why some people stay motivated to work out while others struggle? These psychology-backed tips might just hold the key.

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One Environment That Makes Exercise Feel Like A Vacation (M)

The location where stress melts away while you move your body — it beats the gym easily.

The location where stress melts away while you move your body -- it beats the gym easily.

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12 Ways Exercise Transforms Your Mind And Mood (P)

The exact types of workouts that improve mental health, sleep, memory, personality and fight dementia.

We all know exercise is good for the body, but it can also reshape fundamental aspects of who you are, sharpen cognitive abilities and provide protection against conditions that affect millions.

From memory and mood to motivation and mental clarity, research is uncovering a surprising array of psychological benefits tied to physical activity.

Whether you are a casual walker or a hardcore gym-goer, the mental rewards might be far greater than you think.

Here are 12 studies that reveal which exercises pack the most mental punch and how they affect both mind and brain.

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