The answer to the title, depending on the source you consult, is “yes” or “perhaps, but we need further research.” However, growing evidence supports the ability of dance to positively affect cognitive function. 

A slow, cognitive decline in your memory can be expected as you age. There are also other causes, including medications, lack of sleep and depression, to consider. However, there are steps that can be taken to help your brain retain, or even improve, its ability to function. 

If you were asked to picture someone playing a video game, you would probably envision a teenager with a controller clutched in his hands, leaning forward and staring intently at a screen.

Why do we spend approximately one-third of our lives asleep? Couldn’t we accomplish a lot more if we skipped those recommended seven to eight hours of sleep every night?

Stress manifests differently for each of us. While common symptoms include muscle strain, headaches, digestive problems, sleeplessness, difficulty concentrating, worry and even depression, the triggers for stress are highly individualized.