A Brazilian martial art called capoeira has been recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage and is being used to help Parkinson's patients. Practiced for centuries by Afro-Brazilians, it combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. A project called "Parkinson's in the swing" uses capoeira classes to improve balance and mobility in people with Parkinson's disease, such as 80-year-old retired teacher Nilma Teles de Freitas, who credits the practice with helping her regain her balance after being diagnosed over a decade ago.