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20 facilities to cater to, and 5,000 people were

served.

As it turns
out, this

skin-to-skin
contact is a
crucial part
of the tango

therapy, as
it produces oxytocin, also known as the love
hormone, which, according to a previous study,

helps promote prosocial behavior, build trusts, as
well as ensures happiness and relaxation.
Furthermore, the therapy has been proven

effective to improve motor coordination and self-
esteem. These benefits were researched in relation
to people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and

Alzheimer’s, yet a minor study also shows the
effectiveness of tango therapy in alleviating
anxiety, depression, and is just as useful as a couple
therapy.

DETROIT, USA (From an article about Ed Pila, a police
officer who suffered from abuse as a child, then from
secondary trauma in his job in the domestic violence unit).

- One evening, Ed walked out of a martial arts class
and observed a business with a large window

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