When Maria started experiencing memory lapses at 73, her doctor suggested medications and puzzles. Instead, she joined a weekly dance class. Six months later, her cognitive assessments showed ...

The retired nurse and pharmaceutical rep is a member of the Pacemakers — a precision dance troupe that’s redefining what it ...

Three mornings a week, 96-year-old Catherine Connor, of Hartford, makes it her mission to get to the South End Wellness Senior Center in Hartford to dance, sing, move, and converse with her friends.

Research has found that hobbies can help us feel better mentally and physically over time. In fact, a 2023 study surveyed ...

Through movement, music, and mindfulness, seniors are discovering how dance and exercise strengthen not only their bodies but also their confidence, joy, and overall well-being ...

The graceful movements of dance offer seniors a unique opportunity to enhance their stability. Regular participation in dance classes helps older adults maintain and improve their balance—a critical ...

"Are there any proven strategies to preventing cognitive decline? I have a family history of dementia and worry about my own ...

But Turnage, a charismatic “ambassador” for movement and posture who has been dancing all her life, does not give up easily. Give her a few minutes, and everyone in the room will be moving. “Dance is ...

When a 17-year-old brain cancer patient was disappointed about having to miss her senior homecoming, her caregivers decided to bring the dance to her. Megan Krafty, who lives in Huron, Ohio, was ...

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A local group at Ashley Ridge High School is spreading awareness of the importance of brain health from a young age to avoid issues further down the road. They said ...