Dancing & the Brain
Dance can decidedly _______ brain health.
Improve
Dancing releases oxytocin serotonin, _____, and endorphins
Dopamine
Name two other mentioned neurological diseases where dance can be used as a treatment.
Stroke and cerebral palsy
What does O in H.O.P.E stand for?
Optimizing
What is the Latin-style dance program that, according to researchers, can improve a person's mood and certain cognitive abilities?
Zumba
How does dance enhances mood?
It boosts serotonin levels
__________ measures show it helps reduce depression levels.
Psychometric
Dance supports a faster speed of _________ our brains.
Conductivity
How does dance alleviate symptoms of depression?
Dance focuses on body movement and emotional expression
Dance is currently being utilized to treat ________ disease.
Parkinson's
What type of intelligence can dance improve?
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
Enumerate 3 ways dance benefits emotions.
Reduces stress
Increases serotonin
Develops new neural connections
How does mind-body connection help in aiding illnesses?
Heals PTSD, trauma, and coping with other mental health conditions
What are the brain functions that are integrated into dancing?
Kinesthetic, rational, musical, and emotional.
What are the two types of brain synchrony that are enhanced by dance?
Inter- & intra- brain synchrony
How does dance lower the risk of dementia?
Memorizing steps improves the memory of an individual