Background Psychological stress and physical activity (PA) are believed to be reciprocally
related; however, most research examining the relationship between these constructs is …

In this overview, we summarize the findings of the literature with regards to physiology and
pathophysiology of ultra-marathon running. The number of ultra-marathon races and the …

Resilience is the ability to adapt successfully in the face of stress and adversity. Stressful life
events, trauma, and chronic adversity can have a substantial impact on brain function and …

Depression and anxiety are the most common psychiatric conditions seen in the general
medical setting, affecting millions of individuals in the United States. The treatments for …

Successful training must involve overload, but also must avoid the combination of excessive
overload plus inadequate recovery. Athletes can experience short-term performance …

This review discusses neurobiological and psychosocial factors associated with stress-
induced depression and compares these factors with those believed to characterize stress …

This study examined the influence of exercise intensity upon the cortisol response of the
hypothalamic-pituitaryadrenal (HPA) axis. Specifically, we examined exercise at intensities …

Several meta-analyses examining the effects of exercise on depression have been criticized
for including studies of poor methodological integrity. More recent meta-analyses addressed …

Objective: The present paper reviews the evidence that depression is a risk factor for the
development and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: MEDLINE …

This article critically reviews the evidence that exercise is effective in treating depression in
adults. Depression is recognised as a mood state, clinical syndrome and psychiatric …