Tango goes hand in hand with happiness

By Fleta Page
February 22 2013 - 3:00am
Mental exercise … dancing the tango has been found to beneficial for sufferers of stress, anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance or insomnia, and may even help people with multiple sclerosis.
Mental exercise … dancing the tango has been found to beneficial for sufferers of stress, anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance or insomnia, and may even help people with multiple sclerosis.

FEELING blue? Tango is an unlikely answer, with researchers identifying the dance as one of the most effective ways to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. The combination of exercise, social interaction and intense focus alleviated depression and a wide range of associated symptoms better than cross-training exercises or meditation.

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