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Bust a move. Whether you tear up the dance floor or have moves like Elaine from “Seinfeld”, dancing can bring about more than ...

Research suggests that individuals who partake in creative activities, such as arts and crafts, musical instruments, and ...

Dancing queen: Emily Stephenson, aninstructor who teaches at Flow Dance London, demonstrates key moves you can try Half an hour into a street dance class at Pineapple Dance Studios, my heart’s pumping ...

The practice of dance requires more than foot movement, because it demands your brain to perform multiple tasks, including ...

Regularly engaging in creative activities—like painting, dancing, or gaming—can help keep your brain biologically younger, regardless of your actual age. Creativity boosts brain health by enhancing ...

“Studies show that activities requiring learning and memory – like dance – can stimulate neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability ...

Dancing improves brain function on a variety of levels. Two recent studies show how different types of practice allow dancers to achieve peak performance by blending cerebral and cognitive thought ...

When Maria started experiencing memory lapses at 73, her doctor suggested medications and puzzles. Instead, she joined a weekly dance class. Six months later, her cognitive assessments showed ...

PARK RIDGE, Ill. (WPVI) -- Despite his graying beard and endearing nickname, Grandpa Rossy isn't quite that old. But no matter your age, it can really help to "bust a move." Mike Maggio and his wife ...

Everybody worries about cognitive decline as they age. Some changes are natural and to be expected, but more severe cases can lead to dementia, a chronic condition that affects memory, language, ...