Exercise and sports can promote good mental health among children Every hour a child exercises at age 11, they have a 12% lower risk of a mental health problem by age 18 Sports reduced risk of ...

Scientific research has proven that running does wonders for your physical health and longevity, and the benefits are not ...

A major new study is reshaping how we approach mental health and fitness, showing that you don’t have to choose between ...

“Exercise is not a replacement for psychiatric medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. However, exercise is a low-risk, worthwhile adjunctive [add-on] intervention,” says Divya Hedgren, MD, a ...

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

What’s the big idea? The time to start working on positive mental health outcomes should not be when a mental health crisis begins. In a country that has an epidemic of loneliness and rising ...

From childhood play to structured adult exercise, growing scientific evidence shows that leisure-time physical activity may strengthen resilience, regulate stress biology, and support emotional ...

Many studies carried out over the past decades have explored the relationship between mental and physical health, showing ...

The South Carolina Office of Mental Health launched a new campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Here’s what it ...