What if we could improve walking speed and step length in people with Parkinson’s disease, by inviting them to dance?
In this blog I describe a research paper by Haputhanthirige et al. which addresses the question of whether taking part in a series of dance sessions can improve the way that people with Parkinson’s walk
Why CBT didn’t clear my mind – but dancing did
Dancing is a brilliant way to get your wellbeing back. Here are my ten top-tips for how to feel great when you gyrate.
How to feel great when you gyrate – let’s dance!
Dancing is a brilliant way to get your wellbeing back. Here are my ten top-tips for how to feel great when you gyrate.
Scientists agree – dancing will make you feel fabulous and improve your life
There is a strong body of evidence suggesting a link between dance and mental wellbeing – such that engaging in dance-based activities can have a positive impact on many different aspects of wellbeing
Belonging to a sport or exercise group can help protect people against depression
Did you know – belonging to a sport or exercise group can help protect...
Why don’t we act on our knowledge of the link between physical activity and health?
One of the most shocking things about the work presented in The Miracle Pill by Peter Walker is the relationship between three things.1 – there has been a known positive link...
How does movement help people learn?
In their book, “Brain-based Learning – Teaching the Way Students Really Learn”, Eric Jensen and Liesl McConchie describe research which shows a link between physical movement and...
Four books you should read about movement and learning
We have an old-fashioned relationship with movement and learning.We rarely allow them to happen at the same time. In schools and universities around the world we fill lecture...
Five books you should read about human movement
People have understood the importance of human movement for centuries – it’s great for our mind, our body and our social relationships.Yet we live in a sedentary world, which wastes...