A UB neuroscientist whose focus is the brain’s reward system and its role in addiction is helping to illuminate how exercise can aid the brain in addiction recovery. Over the past year, this 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 ...

Pushing yourself to the limit, training through injury and choosing the gym over socialising are all signs that you may have an unhealthy reliance on exercise ...

PITTSFIELD — One of the pivotal moments in Dylan Lundgren’s recovery from addiction was when he started running. He will celebrate 20 years of sobriety in two days. He's been running for almost as ...

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 ...

Working out every day is what many of us aim for, but can this habit slowly turn into an addiction? You might be surprised to ...