A new study published in NeuroImage: Clinic explored the relationship between exercise, brain functioning, and major depressive disorder. The results indicate that individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) who exercise tend to have better brain functioning than those with MDD who do not exercise. Depression is a common mental health disorder affecting millions of people around the world. It is characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in once pleasurable activities. Depression can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life, affecting their ability to work,…
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Can physical activity relieve anxiety? The study investigates the potential and pitfalls of fitness as a therapy
In a recent study published in the journal Advances in cardiovascular diseaseresearchers explore whether exercise could be used to treat anxiety. Study: Is exercise a valid therapy for anxiety? Systematic review of recent literature and critical analysis. Image credit: GP PIXSTOCK/Shutterstock.com The mental health benefits of exercise Lifestyle psychiatry recognizes the impact of various health behaviors, such as eating, sleeping, smoking, and physical activity, on mental health. Exercise is a well-known health behavior that provides both physical and psychological benefits. In fact, exercise is now recommended as the primary treatment…
Read MoreThoughts in your head can trigger physical pain, according to a study
The crash of conflicting beliefs juggling in your head could leave you with more than just an aching brain. It could cause physical pain in the neck and back, according to a new study that asked volunteers to lift light boxes while being told they were doing unsatisfying work. The team of researchers from Ohio State University and the University of Michigan in the US collected critical feedback from volunteers after they were told they were doing the lifting task well. The resulting psychological discomfort added extra pressure to the…
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