Mental Health DailyResearch. Evidence. Perspective.Published research on aerobic exercise.
A 2026 network meta-analysis of 57 randomized trials involving 5,675 cancer survivors found that exercise helped several survivorship symptoms, but the strongest signal depended on the sympt…
Read articleA 2026 randomized trial in early postmenopausal women found that 8 weeks of app-based combined aerobic and resistance exercise reduced Beck Depression Inventory scores by 7.30 points, compar…
Read articleA 2026 nationwide Korean analysis found that resistance exercise was associated with lower depression and anxiety scores after propensity score matching, while aerobic exercise alone was not…
Read articleExercise reliably reduces depression and anxiety symptoms — but the cardio-vs-resistance gap and antidepressant parity claims are overstated.
Read articleExercise 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 he…
Read articleCognitive 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 a…
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