by Diane Domina Senior Content Production Editor

See complete article here published December 19, 2018

OLDER WOMEN WHO dance have a lower risk of developing disabilities that impact daily activities like walking, bathing, dressing, eating, and going to the bathroom, according to research published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports.

No other type of exercise was specifically linked to a lower disability risk. According to the researchers, this may be because dance requires balance, strength, and endurance, as well as cognitive abilities like adaptability, concentration, artistry, and memory for choreography.

Sourced from: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports