Maybe Now The Hubby Will Dance With Me
by Cindy Burreson
In a new study, it has been shown that dancing has many social, mental and physical benefits for older people. The study says it can stave off illness and even counteract the common signs of aging. Jonathan Skinner, a lecturer in Anthropology studied the long-term effects of dancing on the elderly. He said "I have found that social dancing leads to a continued engagement with life - past, present, and future - and holds the promise for successful ageing. It contributes to the longevity of the dancers, giving them something to enjoy and focus upon - to live for. It alleviates social isolation and quite literally helps take away the aches and pains associated with older age." That makes sense to me...and I think there is no time like the present to start incorporating habits that are anti-aging....May I have this dance?
Source: <http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2009/04/090401103127.htm>.