18/10/2025
Moving your body might heal your mind better than medicine.
A new study of 128,119 people has revealed something powerful, exercise outperformed pharmacy treatments when it came to easing depression. Not slightly. Significantly. The results showed that people who moved more, whether walking, running, or dancing, experienced far greater relief than those relying solely on antidepressants.
Here’s why it works. When you move, your brain releases endorphins and serotonin, chemicals that lift your mood and reduce anxiety. Your muscles send signals that tell your brain you’re safe, alive, and in control. Even 15 minutes of movement a day can begin to shift your mental state, like light breaking through heavy clouds.
This doesn’t mean medication doesn’t matter. For many, it’s essential. But this research reminds us that your body isn’t just something to carry your mind around, it’s part of the cure. Movement is medicine. The gym, the park, or even your living room floor can be your healing space.
Next time your thoughts feel heavy, take a walk. Science says your brain will thank you.
