Provided by United Press International on 10/15/2003
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Oct 14, 2003 (United Press International via COMTEX) --
A study at the Albert Einstein Center in New York found dancing was the only
physical activity associated with a drop in the incidence of dementia.
"Dance is not purely physical in many ways, it also requires a lot of mental
effort," Joseph Verghese, told the Washington Post.
"Though many studies have explored the relationship between activity and
dementia, if you review them, the (activities) that are purely physical do
not seem to have any effect reducing dementia."
The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found those who
danced frequently -- three or four times a week -- showed 76 percent less
incidence of dementia than those who danced only once a week or not at all.
The study also showed that doing puzzles, mind games and other mentally
stimulating activities also reduce the incidence of dementia, but that
purely physical activities -- swimming, bicycling, walking, climbing stairs
-- had no preventive value.
Copyright 2003 by United Press International.
Laura began teaching this class on March 8, 1983 at the Malibu Community Center and has continued since then, stopping only for brief vacations. The goals of the class are to provide a warm, friendly and supportive environment in which to exercise regularly. The class structure includes stretching, dancing, and light weights to promote strength, agility, flexibility and grace.
In September of 1998, when the Community Center reverted to a public school, Blue Sky Bodyworks moved to the Malibu West Swim Club where we meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7:45 to 8:45 AM. Often, we see dolphins frolicking in the surf. In fine weather, we do our stretches and reps on the deck overlooking the ocean.
In September of 1998, when the Community Center reverted to a public school, Blue Sky Bodyworks moved to the Malibu West Swim Club where we meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7:45 to 8:45 AM. Often, we see dolphins frolicking in the surf. In fine weather, we do our stretches and reps on the deck overlooking the ocean.
Please contact Laura for more information.
