The Boost that Dancing Gives to Our Brains

The Boost that Dancing Gives to Our Brains By Esther Heerema, MSW Several scientists agree that dancing, while great fun and exercise, can actually change our brains. Learn how your impressive moves (or not-so-impressive, as the case may be) affect our brain's structure and functioning.   How Does Dancing Affect Our Brains?  Dancing—it's a great way to combine physical exercise, music, and social interaction. Several research studies have found that it also may serve another role: to improve our cognition as we age and possibly prevent or reduce the chances of diseases like Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia from developing over time.   READ NOW Are Kids the Wonder Drug for People with Dementia?  Have you ever seen the effects of a child visiting someone who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia? I have, and it's remarkable.   READ NOW 16 Practical Tips to Try When Someone with Dementia Won't Eat  Adequate nutrition is critical to maintain the highest functioning possible for each person, perhaps especially in dementia, where needs like hunger might not always be fully communicated. Here's what to do to help facilitate that nutrition when someone with dementia is refusing foods or losing weight.    READ NOW Are Mood Stabilizers Helping in Treating Agitation in Dementia?  Mood stabilizers, such as Depakote, are sometimes prescribed for people with dementia who may become agitated and upset. But are they really helpful or appropriate?  READ NOW 8 Reasons Why Meaningful Activities Are Important in Dementia  Too often, people with dementia, whether at home, an assisted living or a nursing home, are under-stimulated and unengaged in life. Here are 8 reasons why you should work to provide more meaningful activities for those who are living with dementia.   READ NOW Study This Way; Use These 9 Mnemonics to Learn and Recall Info  Whether you're in elementary school, graduate school or everyday life, using these mnemonic (pronounced ni-mahn-ik) strategies--think of them as very effective memory tips-- can make it easier to remember facts, and they can be applied to almost any subject.   READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Pilates Equipment in Pictures Pilates Reformer - Don't Call It a Machine. 30 Things You Need to Know About The South Beach Diet The Eye Condition People With IBD Need To Watch Out For When Your Doctor Orders a Barium Swallow A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.