Dancing reduces the risk of heart disease!

Dancing reduces the risk of heart disease!

Dancing reduces the risk of heart disease, according to a new Australian scientific study with a Greek "color". 

The researchers, led by Daphne Merom of the University of Western Sydney, who published the relevant article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, analyzed data on about 48,400 people over the age of 40 who had no heart problems at the start of the study. Of these (mostly women), 3,100 were involved in dancing, while by the end of the study, 1,714 deaths from cardiovascular causes had occurred.

Those who danced and walked regularly were less likely to die from heart disease. People who danced tended to be younger, had lower body weight, fewer chronic diseases, and were more physically active.
         
The researchers said that the protective effect of dancing appears in those who engage in it to at least a moderate degree, but not when their engagement is completely occasional. However, they did not specify what the minimum recommended engagement in dancing is.

"I would advise anyone who is a bit bored with walking or likes challenges to try dancing," said Merom, who clarified that the faster the pace of the dance, the greater the benefit for the heart, but also for the mental mood.
         
Emmanuel Stamatakis, of Greek origin and associate professor at the University of Sydney, also participated in the research.

Article source: RES – Environmental Impact Assessment