Salsa Beats Depression, Study Finds | London News

New Oxford study finds salsa dancing can slash depression and anxiety in young adults—yes, really. Over eight weeks, teens and twenties who took salsa classes showed major improvements in mood and social anxiety compared to a control group. The rhythm and partner work make socializing feel less scary. Not a replacement for therapy, but a promising add-on—especially for young people. It’s part of a bigger trend: fun, social activities like karate or Pokémon tournaments boost mental health by building connection and community. Mental wellness doesn’t have to be clinical—sometimes, just dancing with a stranger works. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb53e6dea080a3f6