New research by UB’s Research Institute on Addictions has identified a key mechanism in how aerobic exercise can help impact the brain in ways that may support treatment — and even prevention ...

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Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and without control, it can become a problem: exercise addiction. An ...

WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Research out of UCLA is showing that regular exercise may help beat addiction to methamphetamine. Researchers who studied heavy meth users found that at least three ...

An international study led by UMH and ISABIAL identifies perfectionism and participation in competitive sports as key factors associated with an increased risk of exercise dependence among young ...

Addiction changes the brain, body, and behavior. Persistent insomnia, craving, depression, anhedonia, and anxiety may continue for months after sobriety, often leading to relapse. While we search for ...

Data are limited, however. In mice, ingesting exercise mimetics appeared to improve depressive-like behaviors, and the ...

The health benefits of exercise are well known: it helps you sleep better, improves mood and anxiety, it helps with your metabolism, and (my favorite benefit) it can be really fun. I started ...

Many cyclists and runners believe that intensive exercise is good for their mental health, but a new study disagrees. New research has found that one in four extreme marathon runners experience ...

When we talk about health, the conversation often centers on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management. But one critical component of overall well-being that cannot be overlooked is addiction ...