Exercise can be as effective as medication for depression and anxiety – new study (Neil Munro, James Dimmock, Klaire Somoray, Samantha Teague, February 10, 2026, The Conversation)
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.