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If You Really Care About Your Health, You Need To Take Short Breaks From Work And Dance

Think dancing's not for all? Think again! It's a necessity.

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Sitting in front of a desk and working day and night can affect your health. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here's how you can avoid illness by getting your groove on.

1. Dancing improves brain function on a variety of levels

Dancing can improve your memory and cognitive thought process. So next time, if your boss asks you why you're dancing on break, tell him/her it's for the betterment of the job you are responsible for.

2. It acts like a mini-cardio in between stressful work

It might sound very cliche, but dancing improves the condition of your heart and lungs. So, dance through!

3. Gotta make those muscles look a little better? You're on the right track!

Yes, you read it right. A little bit of dance a day does no harm. In fact, it helps shape your muscles. At least that's better than no physical exercise.

4. Dancing makes you smarter

Why not try something that makes you smarter, right? Stimulating one's mind by dancing can ward off Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, just like physical exercise can keep the body fit. So go ahead and shake it!

5. It's good for your emotions

Dance not only helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, but dancing with others also helps us feel more connected and social.

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