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All Those Head Spins By Breakdancers Could Be Harming Them
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2024
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This year, breakdancing joined the ranks of Olympic-caliber sports, with Japan’s B-girl Ami Yuasa and Canada’s B-boy Phil Wizard taking home the gold.
Now doctors warn breakdancing shares something else with other major sports – the risk of serious over...
Dancing With Parkinson's: New Program Helps Patients Control Movements
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2023
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Every week, a group of dancers meets in Chicago. Together, they follow a series of movements under the guidance of an instructor.
They flex, and reach, and point as Carly Liegel, community eng...
Dancing Your Way to Better Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2023
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Someone who wants to work out, socialize and feel the beat at the same time may want to put on their dancing shoes.
Dancing has many health benefits, according to a doctor from the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Fla., who is a competitive ballroom dance...
Home Workouts Help Your Brain, But Group Exercise May Be Even Better
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2023
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A good physical workout benefits an older brain. So does socializing. Put those two together and the payoff may be even bigger.
Researchers in Japan found that link in a new study that looked at exercising solo and in a group.
"Exercise is manageable for many older...
Salsa Is Smart: Latin Dance May Boost Your Aging Brain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 17, 2022
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Latin dance classes may be a great workout and social outlet, but new research suggests that learning the intricate steps of the salsa, samba and merengue may also improve your memory.
In the ...