When people think about improving brain health, activities such as puzzles, reading or meditation often come to mind. However, one of the most enjoyable ways to keep your brain active may be much ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dancing queen: Emily Stephenson, aninstructor who teaches at Flow Dance London, demonstrates key moves you can try Half an hour ...

When Maria started experiencing memory lapses at 73, her doctor suggested medications and puzzles. Instead, she joined a weekly dance class. Six months later, her cognitive assessments showed ...

We all think of dancing as either a hobby, or something you do to express yourself, however dancing to your favorite song does more than improve your mood. Leading research now emerges which says that ...

Dance styles engage the brain in different ways depending on the movements, aesthetics, and emotions associated with the dance, according to a study published in Nature Communications. The findings ...

Share on Pinterest Could creative pursuits, such as playing a musical instrument, help delay brain aging? Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images Past research shows that engaging in creative activities ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regularly engaging in creative activities—like painting, dancing, or gaming—can help keep your brain biologically younger, ...

Social ballroom dancing can improve cognitive functions and reduce brain atrophy in older adults who are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. That’s the key finding ...

Scientists have been trying to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease for decades, but we’re still frustratingly far away from a magic pill that can stop or reverse the memory loss and cognitive decline ...

Dancing improves brain function on a variety of levels. Two recent studies show how different types of practice allow dancers to achieve peak performance by blending cerebral and cognitive thought ...