By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Absent prescription drugs, exercise is the best way to naturally boost serotonin levels and over time, can drastically improve symptoms associated with depression.
Exercise and mental health: more than just medicine.
Brandon Pollock PhD, ACSM-EP-C Researchers have even considered exercise a “polypill” ; because in addition to the many benefits in preventing/treating several mental diseases, it has the advantage of not generating adverse responses and of being a low cost alternative.