According to the leading mental health charity Mind, 1 in 5 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England. Additionally, the overall number of people reporting mental health problems has been rising in recent years. AdvertisementNow, a new review by psycholologists from James Cook University has revealed that some exercises can be beneficial in tackling common mental health issues and the symptoms that come with them. We found exercising had a high impact on depression symptoms, and a medium impact on anxiety, compared to staying inactive. “The benefits were comparable to, and in some cases better than, more widely prescribed mental health treatments, including therapy and antidepressants.

Source: Huffington Post February 14, 2026 15:51 UTC