Want a drug-free prescription to beat your insomnia? According to a small but signifcant study from Northwestern Medicine, regular aerobic exercise improves the quality of sleep, mood, and vitality. About 50 percent of middle-aged and older adults complain of chronic insomnia symptoms, and this study is the first to examine the effect of aerobic exercise on this particular age group. Read more »
Watching dance for me transcends space and time. But what exactly does dance do for our bodies and our health? We talked to three women who share a passion for dance about why dance can be beneficial to your mind and body.
Beauty Benefit #1: Enhanced Creativity
Clare Croft, Assistant Professor of Dance, and PhD says, “Dance allows people a mode of creative expression.” With dance, you have the freedom to create whatever you want; there are no limits. Your body and mind become instruments, and the possibilities are endless. Read more »
