We all know that tango is a good form of physical exercise. And not long ago, there were articles in the press extolling the merits of learning to dance as a strategy for delaying the onset of dementia. Now, the therapeutic benefits of learning to dance tango are being studied in the fight against depression. Read more in ABC news online.
Who knows, soon you may be able to claim those lessons on Medicare!
Happy dancing,
Pat.
Wednesday 2 July 2008
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