Senior dancers outpace couch potatoes in fitness showdown
NCT ID NCT07170241
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 180 people to see if regular dancing helps older adults stay fit and balanced. Researchers compared elderly dancers (65+) with inactive older adults and inactive middle-aged people. They measured things like walking speed, strength, and mental well-being. The goal was to understand how dance might slow age-related decline.
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Semmelweis University
Budapest, Hungary
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