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Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests
A study by the University of Oxford and Oxford Health NHS trust found that an eight-week salsa dance program reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in 121 young adults with mild to moderate depression and anxiety. The randomized controlled trial compared participants in a salsa dance program to a control group, highlighting potential mental health benefits of dance.
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