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Your Brain on Dancing

Shake your booty! It's good for you (and it's fun).

Sure, dancing is fun. But it’s also cha-cha-challenging for your brain. Shaking your hips and moving your feet can exercise executive functioning (things like memory and focus). Watch this video to learn how dancing can benefit your body, mind and mood.

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