The Science of Happiness: Why Dancing Is The Best Medicine
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Dance, one of humanity's oldest art forms, traces its roots back over 10,000 years. Its rhythmic movements are known to release endorphins, strengthen connections, and even increase our pain tolerance.
Summary: This week on The Science of Happiness, we explore how dancing connects us, enhances well-being, and fosters community. Lori Arnett, a NASA engineer, shares how a month-long dance practice brought her closer to her daughters and colleagues, offering moments of calm and joy. She reflected on how dancing parallels her work at NASA, where teamwork enables extraordinary achievements.
Dr. Bronwyn Tarr, an expert on the science of dance, also reveals how synchronized movement not only enhances mood and reduces stress but also raises our pain threshold by triggering the release of endorphins.
Guests: Lori Arnett, Associate Director for Digital Transformation for the Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities (AETC) within the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) at NASA
Learn More About Lori Arnett: https://tinyurl.com/2bbhr7ht
Bronwyn Tarr, Research at The Social Body Lab within the Centre for the Study of Social Cohesion at the University of Oxford
Learn More About Bronwyn Tarr: https://tinyurl.com/mxvm5mr8
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The Science of Happiness and Music: https://tinyurl.com/4f9axvca
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How Music Evokes Awe: https://tinyurl.com/3uuef5ke
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Podcast: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/series/the_science_of_happiness
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