"Uncovering the Mental Health Benefits of Resistance Exercise Training"

A study by researchers at University of Limerick has highlighted the potential benefits of resistance exercise training in treating anxiety and depressive symptoms. The research, published in the Trends in Molecular Medicine journal, suggests that resistance exercise training may offer an accessible alternative therapy to improve mental health outcomes, including increased insulin-like growth factor 1, cerebrovascular adaptations, and potential neural adaptations influenced by controlled breathing inherent to resistance exercise. The study provides a foundation for further research into the potential benefits of resistance exercise in clinical populations and the identification of individuals who would be most likely to benefit from this form of exercise.