Strictly Come Dancing
(And these are the reasons why)
Did you know there are many benefits to social dancing and not just because its amazing to move around the floor to a good tune.
We have picked our top 5 from all the studies we have looked at.
1. Minimizes the symptoms of depression- Australian studies show that participation in organised group dancing of all types had a significant impact on peoples mood, they said that there was less stress anxiety, depression and insomnia in all candidates that took part.
2. Improves strength and balance- A study published in the journal GERONTOLOGY said that group participation and dancing had improved 92% of partakers strength and balance, and the group in total significantly reduced their risk of falls in a result.
3. Reduce joint pains and stiffness- St. Louis university conducted a study of a 12 week low impact dance program where the average age of participates was 80 years old. they concluded that at the end of the 12 weeks, all of the subjects managed to reduce their pain medication by an average of 39%.
4. It protects your heart- the publication CIRCULATION found that light to moderate dancing, whether is ball room, organised line dancing or modern forms of tap, produce the same cardio health advantages as cycling or walking long distances.
5. It defends against dementia- A 21 year study by the Albert Einstein college of medicine concluded that adults who danced regularly had a 76% reduced risk for developing dementia.
So now you have the facts, what better way to put it into practice at our super tea dance!
