Why Dancing Is So Helpful for Parkinson's

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  • čas přidán 13. 05. 2020
  • For millions of people with Parkinson’s disease, movement becomes much harder. But researchers have found that dance therapy may help them both physically and mentally.
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Komentáře • 77

  • @SciShowPsych
    @SciShowPsych  Před 4 lety +4

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  • @stephlrideout
    @stephlrideout Před 4 lety +59

    This is tangentially great advocacy for arts education. We like to say that music is important because it can help us be better at math, that dance can give us better performance in sports.. But on their own, the arts are an integral part of who we are as a species. They are good for us without the need for secondary benefits. Our bodies and brains are stronger when we participate in artistic pursuits.

    • @cherylcostello
      @cherylcostello Před 4 lety +6

      @Robert Kelly Actually, that's not even close to accurate, especially in regards to musical activities. One of the current more prevalent beliefs as to why music takes up so much brain power is because it was integral to our species' cohesion within tribes and groups. Psychologically, music is powerful on the brain. In a nutshell, this brain synchronization creates an ability to bond with others, which holds clear benefits in mutual cooperation, which translates to a survival advantage as we evolved from living in smaller groups to complex ones. It still works today. Think group singing at sporting events, religious services, etc. There is usually a reason when our brains have so many connections and resources set up to wire to music beyond, "too much time on our hands", which I'm sure our ancestors did not have. Early slaves and others trapped in miserable work environments survived mentally in part due to their chants and spiritual songs. It is to our detriment to shove it aside as nothing more than a fancy of the lazy.

    • @stephlrideout
      @stephlrideout Před 4 lety +3

      @Robert Kelly yeah, a painting killed your family. I'm so sorry dude.

    • @stephlrideout
      @stephlrideout Před 4 lety +4

      @Robert Kelly I'm not familiar with Chris Pratt. Is he the artist who painted the painting who killed your family?

    • @stephlrideout
      @stephlrideout Před 4 lety +5

      @Robert Kelly Wow, that's some powerful denial. I'm certainly not qualified to help you through an issue as substantial as the loss of your family, never mind in such an unusual way (killed by a painting). I'd suggest you seek out a licenced psychologist.

    • @cherylcostello
      @cherylcostello Před 4 lety +4

      @Robert Kelly You're right. Everyone all over the planet has the exact way of looking at things as you do. No one likes anything or finds anything important that isn't exactly as you see the world.
      And soundtracks are useless. Glad no one wants to go to the movies ever again. It's useless. Listening to music while you workout? Pshaw! Those musicians are worthless wastes of oxygen. I'm glad you've never spent a dime on anything so invaluable. My bad for thinking otherwise. Carry on.

  • @Werrf1
    @Werrf1 Před 4 lety +17

    My Mum has Parkinson's, and her support network has really been emphasising dance therapy, especially during the Covid lockdown. Really nifty to see the science behind it, thank you!

  • @nothingtoseeherefolks6911
    @nothingtoseeherefolks6911 Před 4 lety +15

    I never realized how good SciShow Psych was until I started Intro to Psychology.

  • @Eve1912
    @Eve1912 Před 4 lety +9

    In the practice where I work as a secretary we have flyers laid out for dancing for Parkinson patients and quite a few of our Parkinson patients enjoy the dancing very much. Excellent!

  • @DevPreston
    @DevPreston Před 4 lety +17

    Fascinating. I have a yoga teacher friend who teaches a class specifically for people with Parkinson's after he had the experience of living with two people with Parkinson's like diseases, both of whom found certain aspects of the yoga very helpful.

  • @o0Avalon0o
    @o0Avalon0o Před 4 lety +6

    I've trained in multiple dance forms, but improvisational dance & varieties of belly dance have helped me the most with focus & mood. I've been lucky enough to teach these courses & I hope to continue once a coronavirus vaccine is provided for all of our lovely folks in America.

    • @crybebebunny
      @crybebebunny Před 4 lety +3

      You might want to start your CZcams channel on your wonderful skill. Just incase it last longer than what we hope.

    • @dutchik5107
      @dutchik5107 Před 4 lety +2

      @@crybebebunny oh with how vaccines work and the testing etc.
      That will be in 2 yrare

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage Před 4 lety +36

    And yet, when I dance, I look like I've got Parkinson's.

  • @PsychoSocialCreation
    @PsychoSocialCreation Před 4 lety +7

    Love this! Got me thinking about psychology and dance 💃🏽

  • @katybechnikova2821
    @katybechnikova2821 Před 4 lety +5

    Anecdotal evidence: I have some ballance issues that are better when dancing or moving to music. Even if it's just a rythm I imagine (I remember a song and I don't sing it) or if I clap or something. Might be placebo or I might imagine the improvement.

    • @invisibleninja86
      @invisibleninja86 Před 4 lety +2

      It’s interesting that you mention that. I’m also normally not great with balance (as in sometimes I’ll get off-balance just standing or get disoriented going around a corner). But I do partner swing dancing and have also noticed I don’t have balancing issues during that. Unless I get spun multiple times in a row, but that’s just dizziness.

    • @katybechnikova2821
      @katybechnikova2821 Před 4 lety

      @@invisibleninja86 samesies :)

    • @michaelh.6308
      @michaelh.6308 Před 3 lety

      I find it easier to balance when the song stuck in my head has a clear rhythm.

  • @neurofreak6830
    @neurofreak6830 Před 3 lety

    Happened to find it out during my depression .Seems like it was correct.Thanks Hank.

  • @williehaller5840
    @williehaller5840 Před 4 lety +2

    Hank danced into my heart and mind today
    No disrespect
    Much luv

  • @rebbecachunn
    @rebbecachunn Před 4 lety

    As soon as he said walking to the beat of music I suddenly had Stayin' Alive in my head lol

  • @sh3n3ng
    @sh3n3ng Před 4 lety +3

    The more reason for me to dance like nobody’s s watching

  • @alexaadamczyk9607
    @alexaadamczyk9607 Před 4 lety

    I freakin love you guys

  • @TheFuturistTom
    @TheFuturistTom Před 4 lety +7

    I've been watching Sci Show Psych for a while. I liked their videos. That is why I decided to create my own sci-fi/futurist Channel. 👍🙂

  • @little_forest
    @little_forest Před 4 lety +1

    I hope all you SciShow hosts are well! It seems to me that lately most videos are done by Hank Green. Not that I do not like you, Hank, but I still miss all the other SciShow hosts! :)

  • @stevenaudet
    @stevenaudet Před 4 lety +2

    That explains the recent release of Back To The Future : The Musical ! :P

  • @dukelornek
    @dukelornek Před 4 lety +1

    this seems real interesting. I wonder how much more VR would have to improve to allow for imaging of the brain while simulating dancing etc.

  • @raspberrytaegi
    @raspberrytaegi Před 4 lety +1

    cool! music definitely has amazing, mystical effects on humans

  • @canis2020
    @canis2020 Před 4 lety +2

    There's a reason drumming and seaside pillaging to hand in hand.

  • @deathpony768
    @deathpony768 Před 4 lety +1

    Yay Dancing! :D

  • @elizabethCorkins83
    @elizabethCorkins83 Před 4 lety +2

    ☮️

  • @wmdkitty
    @wmdkitty Před 4 lety +9

    Three words: Geriatric Mosh Pit.

  • @tvrulz46
    @tvrulz46 Před 8 měsíci

    I’ve heard improv classes are really good for Parkinson’s

  • @Avril.
    @Avril. Před 4 lety

    😀

  • @yeganehr1308
    @yeganehr1308 Před 4 lety

    I have a question. since excessive amounts of Dopamine can lead to schizophrenia can dancing actually make their symptoms worse?

    • @tvrulz46
      @tvrulz46 Před 8 měsíci

      It probably isn’t so simple

  • @gregorymalchuk272
    @gregorymalchuk272 Před 4 lety

    Please do a video on the evolution of the mammal foreskin. Thank you!

    • @stephlrideout
      @stephlrideout Před 4 lety +2

      I don't know why but this made me burst out laughing

    • @gregorymalchuk272
      @gregorymalchuk272 Před 4 lety

      @@stephlrideout
      Why is the wholeness of the male body funny to you?

    • @stephlrideout
      @stephlrideout Před 4 lety +3

      @@gregorymalchuk272 its not, it just seemed so out of place as a comment on this video

    • @evilsharkey8954
      @evilsharkey8954 Před 4 lety +1

      It’s probably a remnant of the sheath that other mammals’ penises retract into when they’re not aroused. I would assume it persisted to protect the glans from being damaged or overstimulated. That’s just my thoughts, but it would make an interesting video for the main Sci-Show channel. Maybe suggest it there, too.

    • @gregorymalchuk272
      @gregorymalchuk272 Před 4 lety +1

      @@evilsharkey8954
      YES!! My point is that it serves biological functions, and then implicitly it is unacceptable for religious lunatics and Americans to be permitted to cut them off of infant boys without consent.

  • @celinak5062
    @celinak5062 Před 4 lety

    1:58 So can coconut oil

    • @TheHellogs4444
      @TheHellogs4444 Před 4 lety

      do you suggest using coconut oil as a control or what? That would be interesting though

  • @BrainsApplied
    @BrainsApplied Před 4 lety +1

    Oh wow, that's pretty neat. Do we know whether it would help to prevent Parkinson's?🤔

    • @bobbobber4810
      @bobbobber4810 Před 4 lety +1

      1:58
      "It MIGHT produce compounds that protect neurons from damage."
      So this is a possibility, yes.
      In any case, dancing is great :p

    • @avclayton5
      @avclayton5 Před 4 lety +1

      Unlikely, but research into why it helps so many PD patients could help develop better/more precise medical interventions. Especially the surgical options, I imagine.

  • @limalicious
    @limalicious Před 4 lety +1

    My dad does boxing for his Parkinson's.

    • @alexandertownsend3291
      @alexandertownsend3291 Před 4 lety

      That might be counter productive. The risk of injury makes me worried. Just tell them to be safe.

  • @cyrilio
    @cyrilio Před 4 lety +1

    i wish different danced could cure different diseases.

    • @evilsharkey8954
      @evilsharkey8954 Před 4 lety +1

      cyrilio, if it could, we’d probably find out the worst diseases could only be cured by mastering the most difficult dance moves ever. That would be our luck.

  • @The_PlagueDoctor
    @The_PlagueDoctor Před 4 lety +1

    well there is music therapy

  • @masterofpureawesome
    @masterofpureawesome Před 4 lety

    Someone tweet this @jschlatt

  • @TheNefari
    @TheNefari Před 4 lety

    With parkinson's movement actually becomes easier ... :D

  • @Klatski
    @Klatski Před 4 lety

    i don't understand dancing. it's gross and awkward, and nobody appreciates it. why do some then take it as if it were as important as music?

  • @williehaller5840
    @williehaller5840 Před 4 lety

    They should try hydrocloriquil

    • @limalicious
      @limalicious Před 4 lety +1

      Immunosuppressive drugs increase the risk of developing Parkinson's Disease. Don't ever take that type of drug when you have a dopamine deficiency.

    • @evilsharkey8954
      @evilsharkey8954 Před 4 lety +1

      No, you need to introduce UV light inside of the body.