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The Joy of Movement: Dancing Boosts Our Health and Happiness

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

By all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives.

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Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Spirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force.

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Dancing To Your Own Drummer: The Healing Power of Movement

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

How the healing power of dance can help with many health issues, from depression, eating disorders and addiction to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer and more.

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Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia

Oct 31, 2019 09:30AM

Older people with dementia have responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions.

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Dancing Prevents Senior Decline: Improves Daily Living

Apr 30, 2019 11:46AM

Elderly Japanese women who danced for exercise were 73 percent less likely to be impaired eight years later doing “activities of daily living” such as walking, cooking, dressing and bathing.

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The Power of Conscious Dance: Creative Movement Connects Body, Mind and Spirit

Dec 29, 2015 05:23PM ● By Gail Condrick

People are flocking to dance exercise workouts combining moving meditation and self-expression that has dancers glowing.

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Sparking Creativity in Elders with Dementia: Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance

Aug 29, 2014 12:10PM ● By Deborah Shouse

Creative activities can pierce the cloud of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, bringing smiles to elders and caregivers alike.

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Step into Fitness: Dance Your Way to a Beautifully Strong and Flexible Body

Feb 08, 2012 05:20PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Create a beautifully strong and flexible body by moving to a musical beat.

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Dance Away: Older Adults in Dance-Based Therapy Reap Multiple Benefits

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

Participation by older adults in dance-based therapy can improve both their balance and walking speed, key factors in reducing the risk of falls and injury.

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Shall We Dance?: Ballroom’s Health Benefits Can Be Addictive

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Lee Walker

Ballroom dancing has captured today’s fitness spotlight as a shining venue for shaping up, improving cardiovascular health and losing weight.

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