Need a reason to hit the dance floor? “Recent research suggests that dance provides both physical and psychological benefits,” says Christina Devereaux, public relations chairperson for the American Dance Therapy Association. Move to the music and …
Boost your memory
According to a study by the National Institute on Aging, dancing pumps up memory. In fact, regular boogying can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s by 76 percent.
Ease your stress
Cutting a rug puts worries into perspective, according to University of London researchers, because it allows a physical and an emotional release.
Lift your spirits
Feeling down? “Dance elevates mood by activating the brain’s pleasure circuits,” Devereaux says, so you can groove your way to a better state of mind.
By Susan Hall
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All of these exercises & diets are interesting, and they’d be great to try, etc.