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Sleep, longevity, stress and the everyday habits that move the needle on how you feel and how long you last.

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Mental health

Exercise and mental health: what the research actually shows

Exercise has real, measurable benefits for depression, anxiety and stress, with effect sizes that rival therapy in some trials. Here is what the evidence supports, in plain numbers, and where it stops.

By The Catalyst Feed · 25 May 2026
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