Exercising with friends is one way to give your workouts a mental health boost. (Getty Images) You might feel sweaty, breathless and exhausted after a workout — but chances are that burst of activity ...

Whether you're struggling with a mental health disorder that affects your daily life or just looking for a pick-me-up after a tough day, prioritizing your mental health can often feel both challenging ...

We’ve all heard it before: You should exercise to trim your waistline. Exercise to speed up your metabolism. Exercise to … well, a lot of physical reasons. But there may be more benefit to lacing up ...

You can feel this particular benefit of running for mental health while still on the move or as soon as you finish your miles ...

It’s self-evident (or at least should be) how profoundly exercise affects physical health. But one of the most understated benefits of exercise is how it improves mental health. Specifically, aerobic ...

Runners in Hawaii exercise at sunset. Exercise has profound effects on brain structure and provides more subtle mental health benefits as well. Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images for IRONMAN Mental health ...

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.

Both exercise and mindfulness meditation can help reduce anxiety, but experts say they work in very different ways — and ...

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 ...