Why Is Dancing So Good for Your Brain?

7/7/16 12:57:34 PM — Hubbard Street Dance  © Todd Rosenberg Photography 2016

Dancing improves brain function on a variety of levels. Two recent studies show how different types of practice allow dancers to achieve peak performance by blending cerebral and cognitive thought processes with muscle memory and ‘proprioception’ held in the cerebellum. Through regular aerobic training that incorporates some type of dance at least once a week anyone can maximize his or her brain function.

When was the last time you went out dancing? I make a habit of going to my local dance club called the Atlantic House at least once a week. I have been dancing to DJ David LaSalle’s music in the same spot in front of a huge speaker since 1988.

Life is all about music


Here is an article I wrote for Okanagan Health Magazine and for Trifecta in Calgary, Alberta. How does this resonate with you?
I tend to hear, feel and even see music everywhere. Being a musician, I am admittedly a little biased, but, come to think of it, we all are––musicians, that is. We hum, we whistle, we sing and swing. Our everyday vocabulary is infused with musical terms: we resonate with people, things strike a chord, we feel upbeat or downbeat, we act in concert and on and on it goes.

Road trip through Kentucky USA – the Bluegrass State


Bourbon whiskey was invented in Kentucky and, with over 70 distilleries scattered throughout the state, you’re unlikely to be thirsty. Unless of course you’re at the Kentucky Derby, anxiously waiting for your horse to come in, scared you’re going to lose your money. Better to be in a honky-tonk, dancing to bluegrass jazz, the state’s own version of country music, where a tipple or two is a medical necessity.
Apart from the pull of the bourbon, Kentucky with its museums and history, makes for a highly cultural road trip.


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Is peanut butter actually healthy?


Peanut butter, due to its high protein content has recently become quite popular with fitness freaks. But is it really loaded with health benefits? If it is homemade, yes! Homemade peanut butter is basically roasted peanuts turned into a paste. It is naturally full of fibre and retains the health benefits that peanuts offer. The commercial brands of peanut butter contain various added ingredients, such as sugar, vegetable oils and even trans fat. Eating two tablespoons of peanut butter will give you 188 calories, 8 grams of protein, 6 grams of carbohydrates, and 16 grams of fat. It is high in calories and fat and contains several essential vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Apart from being nutritious and delicious, it has myriad list of health benefits to offer. Have a look!
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