When Maria started experiencing memory lapses at 73, her doctor suggested medications and puzzles. Instead, she joined a weekly dance class. Six months later, her cognitive assessments showed ...

And Amy Poehler is quite a fan, too.

But Turnage, a charismatic “ambassador” for movement and posture who has been dancing all her life, does not give up easily. Give her a few minutes, and everyone in the room will be moving. “Dance is ...

Brains of both audience members and performers were rapidly firing Thursday night during the high-energy dress rehearsal of BRAIN STORM, a dance production inspired by neuroscience that creates ...

Dancing uses overlooked senses and may tie to our deep evolutionary past. Knowing that can only make it more magical.

Forget the crosswords—new clinical research proves that consistent physical movement is the ultimate "smart pill" for memory and cognitive speed.

Clinical psychologist Diana Hill and movement specialist Katy Bowman are the authors of I Know I Should Exercise But … 44 Reasons We Don't Move and How to Get Over Them. When you're stressed or tired, ...

Iron Skulls Co dancers Adrian Vega (left) and Diego Garrido performed the dance duet Un último recuerdo for the spectators participating in the study. Photo: Juanmi Ponce. University of Helsinki ...