Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But anxiety can take a draining toll over time. The reason, notes Dr. Hankins: It causes elevations in the stress hormone cortisol ...

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.

Working out can boost mental health. To reap the most benefits, it should be structured, supervised and contain a social ...

I don’t have to tell you that stress is a problem. It can consume your thoughts, impair your quality of life, and contribute to weight gain and unhealthy habits. It can even cause serious health ...

An upcoming flight was the source of my anxiety. I recently had knee surgery and the idea of getting my bags to the terminal on my own made my heart race and my thoughts run wild: Assuming I made it ...

"I became paralyzed with fear," Cramer said. Brittany Watkins suffered from such serious food cravings, it was ruining her life. "Every time I was stressed or emotional or upset, I would always look ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Adults and children deal with stress in different ways. A good way to cope with that stress is through “tapping.” That’s right, tapping. The technique is fully explained in a ...

A recent study found that higher levels of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness may increase emotional resilience ...

Of all the places to practice a bit of anxiety-soothing, the top of Battersea Power Station would probably not spring to mind ...

Regular physical activity also has other benefits for anxiety, says Adam Borland, PsyD, a psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Center for Behavioral Health in Ohio. “Exercise serves as a healthy ...