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 science is increasingly looking beyond clinics to technologies we already wear on our wrists. A recent trial suggests that wearables, better known for counting steps or tracking sleep, may ...

Specialists say the rapper’s treadmill obsession shows how exercise can help rewire the brain in early sobriety ...

The good news, then, is that the bar is reasonably low—you don’t need to train like an Olympic athlete to get the benefits of ...

Addiction recovery is a journey that requires addressing both the physical and emotional toll of substance use. One often-overlooked but highly effective tool in this process is exercise. Regular ...

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 ...

My housemate and I got into an argument last weekend over exercise addiction. He was admiring the photo of a female bodybuilder online. He venerated her dedication to the exercise and diet regimen she ...

Lee, T., Nuyen, L., & Zielke, B. (2026). Exercise addiction. In R. Johnson & R. Mwangi (Eds), Assessing and treating behavioral addictions. (pp. 185-222). IGI Global ...

Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to addiction, a University of Mississippi study concludes.