We have seen so much research about the benefits of dancing Tango for neurological function that I wonder why more people aren’t taking up tango as a preventative measure…
To think about health or anything else we must have healthy neuro-networks to transmit information from cell to cell and cell to organ, muscle etc. Over our lifespan we lose connectivity through non-use, toxicity, alcohol or drug use or brain injury. We’ve all heard the phrase “use it or lose it” as a reminder that as we age our memory function and logical, rational functions can suffer for all of the above reasons, so it makes sense to find ways to build stronger networks of neurons. I can’t think of any way that would be more pleasurable than embracing another person while moving to melodic rhythms. But that’s just me…
New research has recently surfaced that takes this idea even further as it reaches across the boundary of brain function and into the realms of alternative healing for Cancer patients. While nothing by itself can cure Cancer, a balance of lifestyle changes can bring great rewards in quality of life and health.
Some of the best resources for making changes are provided byThe Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
This organization strives to create a cancer-free world by integrating scientific research with excellence in education and patient-centered care, a strategy that leads to better methods of prevention, detection and treatment. Ohio State is one of only 46 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and one of only four centers funded by the NCI to conduct both phase I and phase II clinical trials on novel anticancer drugs. As the cancer program’s 306-bed adult patient-care component, The James is one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report and has achieved Magnet designation, the highest honor an organization can receive for quality patient care and professional nursing practice. At 21 floors with more than 1.1 million square feet, The James is a transformational facility that fosters collaboration and integration of cancer research and clinical cancer care.
Dance as a form of therapy – specifically Argentine Tango – has the potential to significantly improve balance and reduce falls risk among cancer patients experiencing peripheral neuropathy, according to new research conducted by a multi-disciplinary research team at The Ohio State University. The pilot study was funded by Pelotonia, a grassroots cycling event in Columbus, Ohio, that has raised more than $106 million for cancer research efforts at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).
Source: Argentine Tango Therapy Helps Restore Balance for Cancer Patients With Neuropathy
Having danced tango for the past 9 years myself, I have been delighted to learn of these benefits. I already love dancing and to think that I’m building healthy brain function at the same time – wow, and let’s just say that it beats taking tons of supplements!