Exercise continues to prove beneficial in managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Some research has shown that consistent exercise — at least 2.5 h/wk — can slow symptom progression and improve ...

As a musician, I love music and boogying on down, as they said in the 70s. When we time-travel to the ’80s, we can immerse ourselves in the new wave of synths and fierce kick drums booming below ...

Forget sneakers or cleats and put on those boogie shoes, as new research from Northeastern University finds that dancing can have the same health benefits as running and other forms of exercise. "You ...

Dancing can do wonders for the brain, including cutting dementia risk by 76 percent according to research. The post Science ...

WGN-TV‘s Jewell Hillery says the dance floor is, by far, one of her happy places. So for this edition of Jewell’s Jems on Sunday’s WGN Weekend Morning News, Jewell welcomes Lisa “La Boriqua,” who’s ...

Though many people feel shy about getting into the groove, dancing draws on a variety of mental and physical skills that distiguish it from many other forms of exercise. Dancing is aerobic, boosting ...

Dance can have various benefits for older adults, including improved mental and physical health. It can also be an enjoyable way to help improve their social interactions. Dance can be a good way to ...

Line dancing is enjoying a global resurgence, rising to a level of popularity not seen since Billy Ray Cyrus’ Achy Breaky Heart topped the charts in 1991. This kind of synchronised dance involves ...

Members recently got their arms and feet moving to the beat at Kirtland’s Senior Center for a weekly line dancing class. Instructor Sandy Appeldorn led a group of about 13 students in a Feb. 3 class.

Dance can be an enjoyable way to help improve the social interactions of older adults. It can have various benefits, including improved mental and physical health. Dance can be a good way to improve ...