it's not just me!!!!

i was perusing the copy of Health magazine that leah gave me. so i just wanted to share page 89 with you. because, it's not just me...apparently, it's good for you!!!!

The Best Stay Young Secret...is DANCING!

"Recent research suggests that dance provides both physical and psychological benefits,"....

Boost your memory.
According to a study by the national institute on aging, dancing pumps up memory. in fact, regular boogying can reduce of developing Alzheimer's by 76 percent.

Ease your stress.
Cutting a rug puts worries into perspective, according to the University of London researchers, because it allows a physical and an emotional release.

Lift your spirits.
Feeling down? Dance elevates mood by activating the brain's pleasure circuits...so you can groove your way into a better state of mind."

so there you have it...get up and dance. i'm not just talking about hittin' the club, people. dance when you wake up in the morning! dance when you wanna take a nap or feel sluggish! i dance when my kids are driving me crazy and i would rather throw them out the window. i say, who wants to have a dance party???? and we crank up the tunes and let everything go. i instantly lose my anger or frustrations.

so dance today!