Exercise may be one of the most powerful treatments for depression and anxiety

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety. Across tens of thousands of people aged 10 to 90, exercise consistently reduced symptoms, often matching or even outperforming medication and talk therapy.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260213020412.htm