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In Praise Of Walking

In Praise Of Walking

By Shane O'Mara

A New Scientific Exploration. W.W. Norton, 2019.

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A brief summary of In Praise Of Walking

A scientific examination of the profound mental and physical benefits of walking for humans, how and where we do it, and its impact on our emotional and social lives.

Key insights in In Praise Of Walking

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What do you get from this book? Compelling reasons to consider walking as a fundamental activity in life
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Walking is a low impact physical exercise that is good for the whole body and brain
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Walking’s evolutionary benefits may just be the key ingredient that pushed humans to become the dominant species on earth
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Your body takes in signals from your feet, ears, eyes, and spinal cord to coordinate your walking movements
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Our brains evaluate our surroundings and create a 3D layout in our heads to tell us where we are
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Cities that prioritize better walkability with easy, accessible, safe, and enjoyable paths promote healthier living
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Your mood and mental health can be improved with walks through the outdoors
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The light activity of walking encourages creative thought through a combination of focused and relaxed thinking
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Walking has a social function that unites people and binds them in one purpose
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Final word

Who should read In Praise Of Walking

Exercise enthusiasts • biology and sociology students • city planners • anyone concerned about their health • creative types

About the author of In Praise Of Walking

Shane O’Mara is a neuroscientist and psychologist who has served as professor of brain research at Trinity College in Dublin. He has published over 140 academic papers about memory, brain function, and cognition and also wrote Why Torture Doesn’t Work.

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