Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Community-based Adapted Tango Dancing for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Older Adults
Published on: December 9, 2014
Healthy Cognitive Aging Through Movement: A Practical Approach of Light-Intensity Aerobic Dance for Older Adults
Kazuki Hyodo1, Hideaki Soya2,3,4
1Physical Fitness Research Institute, Meiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan. k-hyodo@my-zaidan.or.jp.
None:
Cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, though its progression varies significantly among individuals. There is a great deal of evidence showing that exercise is one of the most promising lifestyle factors that can both improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of dementia by causing molecular, cellular, structural, and functional changes. In this chapter, based on observational studies and intervention studies, we will briefly outline the effects of physical activity and exercise on cognitive function in older adults, focusing on the potential of light-intensity dance as a practical and enjoyable exercise that many older adults can do.
Related Concept Videos
Cognitive Development During Adulthood
Aging
Cellular Clock Theory
The cellular clock theory posits that the human lifespan is closely tied to the finite capacity of cells to divide, a phenomenon governed by telomeres, which are protective caps at the ends of...
Pharmacodynamics in Geriatric Patients: Effects of Age
The Effect of Aging on Tissues
Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients

