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Exercise can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms, according to a recent study from James Cook University in Australia.

In patients with newly diagnosed fibromyalgia who have prominent symptoms of anxiety and depression, remission of depression — not pain reduction alone — determines clinical improvement.

A recent global review published by the BMJ Group suggests that exercise, particularly aerobic activity like running, swimming and dancing, can rival medication and therapy in treating depression and ...

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as autism and Down syndrome, experience substantially higher ...