Ultrarunner’s 3,000-mile Cross-Country Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Forrest Gump isn't a patch on Paul Johnson. On March 1, 2024, Paul Johnson began an attempt to run 3,000 cross country – from Los Angeles to
Bike Riding Boosts Middle School Mental Health, Study Finds
If you've lived through middle school, you know it can be rough. A bright spot of news reported at NPR offers hope for improving young
Need to Focus? Try “Green” Exercise
Need to clear your mind? Sharpen your attention? Take a 15-minute walk in a park, The Washington Post reports. All exercise is good for your mental
Should Exercise Be Prescribed for Depression?
Something is better than nothing. When it comes to exercise and depression, that is good news indeed. The largest study to date of exercise as “medicine”
What’s the Mind-Muscle Connection?
You may have heard that strength training – working your muscles – can help fortify your bones and maintain healthy weight. But while many of
Why Is Exercise So Good for Mental Health? Thank ‘Hope Molecules’
We’ve all heard the admonition that exercise is 'good' for you. Research has shown it boosts physical and mental health. But why, exactly, is that
Want to Feel Happier? Get Active This April
Why is exercise good for you? Besides strengthening your body, a host of research shows that moving has multiple benefits for your mental and emotional
Moving Your Body Is Like a Tune-Up for Your Mind
Why, exactly, does movement make you feel better? A new book by science journalist Caroline Williams called Move!: The New Science of Body Over Mind highlights fascinating