Not too old to tango

ELDERLY people are being advised to take up tango and ballroom dancing to cut the risk of falls.

Expert Dr Emma Redding says dance classes could help them keep their balance by helping maintain ankle and core strength.

Dr Redding told the Cheltenham Science Festival in the UK that dancing meant taking physical risks, such as shifting weight from side to side or back to front. ‘This makes people more confident when moving in everyday life,” she said.