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.

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 ...

Perfectionism and competitive sport are key predictors of exercise addiction, according to new international research ...

Addiction is a widespread health issue that will affect about one in five Canadians over their lifetimes. For example, addiction to opioids has led to opioid and overdose crises in many cities, which ...

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 ...

Exercise has been associated with a slew of positive health effects, like having more energy, getting better sleep, and helping to prevent health conditions like heart disease. Thanks to those ...

As someone who has spent almost 30 years carrying out research on behavioral addiction, I have published a fair amount about exercise addiction over the years. One question I am often asked when the ...

The history of Vail has been richly immersed in mountain lifestyle. At 8150 feet in elevation, Vail and Beaver Creek are arguably two of the best ski resorts in the world, and our community embraces ...

In a recent column, I wrote about the morning protocol I employ and recommend to increase well-being and manage negative affect (low mood). Part of that protocol involves starting the day with ...

During my life, I have been both dangerously underweight and uncomfortably overweight. I had an exercise addiction—taking multiple aerobics, yoga, and strength-training classes every day on top of ...

Exercise may have similar benefits in treating depression as therapy, an updated Cochrane review has concluded.