Disco Delays Dementia
Enthusiasts Like the Beat!
Open the windows and Pump Your Disco.
Not only is dancing a great way to keep the body moving, but more specifically with old people, dancing helps prevent dementia. Many research papers have looked at how Alzheimer’s patients have benefited tremendously from Dance. Dance was the only physical activity that benefited the brain. This was attributed to the cerebral rather than the physical aspect of dance. Researchers found that the relationship between the mind-stimulating effects of dancing. In a recent study of nearly 500 people by the Albert Einstein Center in the Bronx, N.Y., dancing was the only regular physical activity associated with a significant decrease in the incidence of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s, which slowly degrades brain and memory function, affects 4 million Americans over the age of 60. Dementia, a broader category of diminished mental ability, affects between 6 million and 7 million. Dancing is tremendously beneficial in keeping us young. It retards the aging process immensley. It benefits our heart, cardiovascular system and increases our lung capacity. Fact: The muscle exertion and breathing rates of dancers performing in one dance competition is equivalent to those of cyclists, swimmers and an Olympic-level 800-meter runner. Dance aids in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, which is a major concern for woman, especially during post-menopause because of the significant drop in estrogen that occurs at this stage. A decrease in our estrogen levels is what stops calcium from being absorbed into our bones. Dance also keeps joints lubricated, which helps prevent arthritis. Dance exercises our bodies to allow for increased circulation. It helps us burn those calories away, while improving our stamina. It is estimated that dance burns anywhere from 5 to 10 calories per minute depending on speed and intensity. For example, swing and mambo burn more calories than a slow waltz. Dancing Disco, Ballroom, Salsa, Latin and Mambo are the best forms of dancing for burning calories. One hour of these styles of dancing can burn between 350 and 550 calories per hour, the amount of calories burned increases in line with the weight of the person. Wether you’re out and about on the town or at home in your own living room - turn on some soul train upbeat disco tunes and move your body. Throw yourself into it like a trooper and work up a sweat. Lose yourself like you don’t care. Open the windows and pump your disco. For some inspiration on how anyone can dance, I have attached a couple of very amusing videos.
Today’s Blog Roller Disco Beat was brought to you by wwww.happyguru.com and the beat of Hip-Shake-Groovarella and of course, the number Five. Five is such a disco dancer. Have a beaut day. Duncan. 
