HomeCNP NewsExercise Counteracts Junk Food’s Depression-Like Effects Through Gut-Brain Metabolic Signaling Exercise Counteracts Junk Food’s Depression-Like Effects Through Gut-Brain Metabolic Signaling Image courtesy of shutterstock Author Sofia Segal, Psychologist | MSc Clinical PNI & Health Coach Published 23 October 2025 Read 1 min read Related CNP News Sep 5, 2026 Nut Consumption Linked to Improved Cognitive Function and Brain Health After Stroke Sep 4, 2026 Strategies for Supporting Mental Health in College Students This Year Sep 3, 2026 Dietary Choices and Their Impact on Memory and Dementia Risk