Scientists have found that cardiorespiratory fitness, specifically, your VO2 max, which measures how efficiently your body ...

For 12 weeks, 149 people ran around a fitness facility in Gothenburg, Sweden three times a week — not because they wanted to lose weight or attain some New Year’s resolution, but because they wanted ...

Priscilla Warner, 70, suffered her first panic attack at the age of 15. Back then, nobody had a word for what she was experiencing, and therapy wasn’t on anyone’s radar. Her doctor prescribed Librium ...

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 ...

Anxiety has a way of making your mind sprint through worst case scenarios while your body remains inconveniently stationary. Thoughts spiral, breathing tightens, and suddenly the smallest problem ...

I don’t have to tell you that stress is a problem. It can consume your thoughts, impair your quality of life, and contribute ...

A new study found that aerobic exercise may be as effective as standard treatments for depression and anxiety. Christine La/Stocksy New research suggests aerobic exercise may be one of the most ...

Hannah Fowles was spiraling. It had been a grueling day at work, and by the time the 22-year-old from Provo, Utah, got home, ...

The relationship between physical activity and anxiety is multi-factorial and includes both psychological and physiological components. Many hypotheses have been proposed to explain the ...

Both moderate and strenuous exercise alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when the disorder is chronic, a new study shows. Both moderate and strenuous exercise alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when ...

Cross-country ski racers were less likely to develop anxiety disorders. The good news is less intense aerobic activities may provide similar benefits. By Gretchen Reynolds To better cope with all the ...