Recent data shows that students who regularly work out or engage in physical activity report having significantly more confidence, lower rates of anxiety and depression, increased rates of happiness, ...

One of the best ways to motivate yourself to be active is to focus on how exercise makes you feel better immediately. In this ...

A classroom activity helped students focus better and feel happier during lessons without disrupting schedules.

Exercise boosts brain health by enhancing mood, memory, and cognition over time, with benefits varying by workout type. Balance aerobic workouts with activities requiring focus, like dance or tai chi, ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For seven days a week, four semesters a year, the Student Recreation Center is buzzing with activity. At any time of day, basketball and pickleball games can be heard from the courts ...

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 ...

The key to sticking to and reaping the rewards of exercise over the long term may be as simple as doing something you enjoy, say the authors of a new study from UCL. Previous research has shown that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When it comes to staying active, the biggest challenge often isn’t the workout ...