India, March 21 -- Sweating out at the gym is assumed to be the best go-to for outrunning (literally) your stress. There's nothing like the grind of your workout routine and channelling your frustration and stress into exercise.

But a study published in the Psychology of Sport & Exercise journal highlights an alternative way to relieve stress- an even better way. The study spotlights dancing and explains how it activates multiple systems in the body that help manage stress.

Dancing goes beyond being just a workout. It is much more holistic as it engages the brain, body and emotions, eliciting physical and psychological benefits. What distinguishes dancing is the involvement of music as it reduces anxiety by lowering cortisol levels. Cor...