Experts say a 30 seconds-long exercise can help boost your mental health and enable you to have the 'best day'. Research shows that dancing for half a minute every morning for six weeks can promote positive cognitive and psychological outcomes. All you have to do is simply select your favourite upbeat song and let loose.
You can move however you like - jump, twist, sway - to the rhythm of the music. Not only can dancing be fun but, it’s also a high-intensity burst of movement that can increase your heart rate, improve circulation , and trigger the release of mood-lifting endorphins. It is these endorphins that can help set a positive tone for your day.
Morning routines set the tone for the rest of the day, influencing productivity, mood, and overall well-being. Integrating simple yet effective activities into your morning can significantly enhance your mental health and help you start your day with a positive outlook. Harvard Health experts have also said dancing can maintain and boost your ability to think as you age.
In a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers explored the effects 11 different types of physical activity can have on brain health. Out of tennis, cycling, golf, swimming and more, dancing was found to be the only one that lowered participants’ risk of dementia . In terms of your emotional health, dancing can reduce stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression .
Experts say it can also help improve self-esteem . In a 2023 study , 933 peop.
