Julia F. Christensen Dancing Is the Best Medicine : The Science of How Moving To a Beat

Lively and enlightening.Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post[A] zippy guide to better health. Publishers Weekly STARRED ReviewDiscover why humans were designed for dancingand learn how to boogie for better healthwith two neuroscientists as your guide. Dancing is one of the best things we can do for our health. In this groundbreaking and funtoread book, two neuroscientists (who are also competitive dancers) draw on their cuttingedge research to reveal why humans are hardwired for danceshow how to achieve optimal health through dancingTaking readers on an indepth exploration of movement and music, from early humans up until today, the authors show the proven benefits of dance for our heart, lungs, bones, nervous system, and brain. Readers will come away with a wide range of dances to try and a scientific understanding of how dance benefits almost every aspect of our lives. Dance prevents and manages illness and pain such as Diabetes, arthritis, back pain, and Parkinsons. Dance can be as effective as high intensity interval training but without the strain on your joints and heart. Dance boosts immunity and lowers stress it also helps reduce inflammation. Dance positively impacts the microbiome and aids in digestion, weight loss, and digestive issues such as IBS. Dance bolsters the mindbody connection helping us get in tune with our bodies for better overall health. Were lucky that one of the best things we can do for our health is also one of the most fun. And the best part dance is... | Julia F. Christensen Dancing Is the Best Medicine : The Science of How Moving To a Beat