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·October 7, 2023·6 min read

Running Parallels Antidepressants in Reducing Depression

Researchers offered 141 patients with anxiety and/or depression a choice between 16 weeks of SSRIs (antidepressants) or group running therapy, revealing both options approximately equally benefited mental health. However, physical health improvements—including weight, waist circumference, and cardiovascular function—were notably observed in the running group, despite a higher dropout rate.

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·January 25, 2023·4 min read

Using Running to Escape Everyday Stresses May Lead To Exercise Dependence Instead of Mental Well-being

Running can help some escape from their everyday stresses, however, some recreational runners show signs of exercise dependence. Exercise dependence could be the result of maladaptive escapism where one self-suppresses to avoid negative experiences. This can be detrimental to overall well-being.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

Yes, Men Run Faster Than Women, but Over Shorter Distances and Not by Much

The between-sex performance gap when it comes to running is much narrower at shorter sprint distances, a new study reveals.

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·September 22, 2022·4 min read

Attention and Running Influence Individual Brain Cells Independently

Spatial attention and running influence individual neurons independently with different dynamics.

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·July 6, 2022·4 min read

Running and Dreaming Improve Left Brain-Right Brain Communication

Study uncovers how splines, a newly identified pattern of rhythmic communication between the right and left hemispheres of the brain, improve brain communication as a result of dreaming and running.

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·June 11, 2022·2 min read

Male Runners Who Are Energy Deficient May Be at Higher Risk for Fractures

Male runners who do not produce enough energy from their diet are at higher risk of stress fractures, a new study reports.

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·December 31, 2021·7 min read

The ‘Runner’s High’ May Result From Molecules Called Cannabinoids – The Body’s Own Version of THC and CBD

New findings reveal exercise increases levels of endocannabinoids in the body. The findings may explain some of the beneficial effects of exercise on the brain and body.