In recent studies, exercise has been revealed to be a useful tool for people who are seeking to conquer their addictions. Why it matters: Riverside Recovery reported that exercising helps boost a ...

Many people become physically active to look and feel better and to get healthy. But physical activity may become addictive for a small number of people. So how many of us are at risk? Exercise ...

Dustin Hawkins grew up in Ogden and was drafted to the Houston Astros after college. After overcoming drug addiction, Hawkins founded Workout Addiction Recovery to help people who are looking to leave ...

As interest in endurance events grows, it's crucial to understand the psychological drivers behind the determination of runners. A recent study in the International Journal of Sport and Exercise ...

A UB neuroscientist whose focus is the brain’s reward system and its role in addiction is helping to illuminate how exercise can aid the brain in addiction recovery. Over the past year, this research ...

If you are trying to recover from addiction, pumping iron or going out on a morning run can do more than just improve your cardio health. Dr. Veronica Deza, who works with Kaiser Permanente in ...

Exorcise addictive and depressive demons the way celebrities do — with exercise. You’ve probably heard how many famous people have chosen exercise to effectively prevent and even treat mental health ...

Researchers found that while basketball and swimming offer some cognitive benefits, footbike training uniquely boosts both focus and self-control, making it the top exercise for tackling internet ...

The notion of unhealthy practice of otherwise healthy exercise has been discussed in scientific literature for approaching 50 years. The earliest reports demonstrated that in a sleep study, some ...

Exercise addiction and anorexia had caused 33-year-old Rebecca Quinlan to be in intensive care, where she was tube-fed to stay alive. She was admitted to an eating disorder clinic after her hospital ...

And if so, how can I tell if I’m overdoing it? Credit...Aileen Son for The New York Times Supported by By Christie Aschwanden Q: I hike seven miles per day, spend five to six hours per week in ...