Imagine
how it feels like to dance on the floor? It feels great and looks fabulous,
isn’t it? Dance is one of my favorite exercises. For a lot of people who might
struggle to find the ideal fitness routine, dance can be a perfect choice. We often consider Dancing as a
recreational activity but overlook the positive physical, mental and
social health benefits that it can offer.
When it comes to the aging prevention, dancing offers
its unique advantages to slow down the aging process and even prevent the
memory loss. A
recent study from Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience linked dancing to
improved “white matter” integrity in the brains in the seniors. White matter is
the tissue through which messages pass between different areas of the gray
matter within the central nervous system. It is the myelin
that gives the white matter its color. Certain conditions have long been
associated with damage to the myelin sheath. For instance, multiple
sclerosis attacks myelin and causes a gradually worsening weakness
that can lead to paralysis. White matter tends to break down gradually as we
age, which leads to the thinking and memory issues later in life. The good news
is that dancing regularly can slow down this aging process and keep your memory
sharp.
Every
dance is different but generally speaking,
these are fun and vigorous physical activities that tend to be underrated for
their fitness benefits especially when it comes to the weight loss. You can
build muscles and get a good cardio workout at the same time through a great
dance session.
Now it
is time to dance on the floor, are you ready yet? Please check our blog to learn more.
