Exercise for Depression and Anxiety: 2025 Evidence Synthesis
Exercise reliably reduces depression and anxiety symptoms — but the cardio-vs-resistance gap and antidepressant parity claims are overstated.
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Exercise to Treat Depression: Aerobic & Resistance Training Effective Antidepressants?
Exercise has emerged as an effective treatment for depression, rivaling medication and psychotherapy in its ability to reduce symptoms. Both aerobic and resistance training provide mental health benefits, with a combination of the two being optimal. However, exercise is vastly underutilized and more research is needed to uncover the mechanisms behind its antidepressant effects. Highlights: …
7 Ways To Increase Your Cognitive Flexibility
Cognitive flexibility refers to the ability to transition thoughts between multiple concepts or perspectives. It also refers to the ability to process multiple concepts simultaneously such as the color and shape of an object or perspectives of republicans and democrats. An individual who is able to switch quickly from thinking about one concept, characteristic, or …