Does Dancing Help Avoid Falls?

A fall can be devastating for someone over 65.  But, according to research, seniors who dance have better balance, more mobility and stronger lower bodies than their peers.  They also reduce their chance of a fall by 31% (1).

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Let’s Get Moving!

Mattle, M. et al. (2020) Association of Dance-Based Mind-Motor Activities With Falls and Physical Function Among Healthy Older Adults – A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 3(9):e201768