Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson's disease, and the benefits can be seen in multiple ways, according to a study involving York University researchers published in the Journal of ...

New research suggests that dancing might lighten the depression suffered by many people with Parkinson’s disease, an approach that’s accessible, inexpensive, drug free — and often a lot of fun. “I don ...

A stage is set in one of the exhibition halls of the Museo Civico (Civic Museum) in Bassano del Grappa, near Vicenza, Italy, during a contemporary art exhibition titled In-colore by an Italian artist, ...

Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba shares how years of living with unexplained symptoms eventually led to a ...

Lyrics have always delivered the most powerful “cure” for all the good, the bad and often unbearable moments in life, but there may be added benefits to taking the music listening up a notch—and ...

Could daily tango classes help people with Parkinson’s Disease? A recent article, posted on BioRxiv, shows that in a small group of people, these daily lessons improved their motor symptoms. This ...

A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and Balettakademien Stockholm found that performing in a dance company and being involved in its activities play a significant role in the identity ...

Dance has been a part of cultures around the world throughout history as a form of self-expression, entertainment, socializing and blowing off steam. If you've ever worked up a sweat with friends on ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- There's a special kind of dance class for people with Parkinson's disease that's fun and helps improve movement and balance problems. Research shows structured movements like ...

Patients with Parkinson disease who participated in weekly dance training with music exhibited no decline in motor function and motor or nonmotor experiences of daily living across a 3-year span.

(Reuters Health) - Moderate intensity dancing, like moderate intensity walking, is tied to a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. “It is not surprising that ...