When people think about improving brain health, activities such as puzzles, reading or meditation often come to mind. However, one of the most enjoyable ways to keep your brain active may be much ...

Dance styles engage the brain in different ways depending on the movements, aesthetics, and emotions associated with the dance, according to a study published in Nature Communications. The findings ...

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 ...

We all know that the songs of our youth are like time capsules that can make us feel young again. As we grow older, most of us typically experience a decline in mental and physical fitness, which can ...

Once a week, my after-work routine looks like this: I sign off from my 9-to-5, have a snack, change into athletic clothes, and head to my local dance studio for ballet or contemporary class. As soon ...