In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration

In Praise of Walking is a captivating book that celebrates the joys, health benefits, and mechanics of walking.

As a neuroscientist, Shane O'Mara takes readers on an illuminating journey through the evolutionary origins of walking, tracing it back millions of years to life forms on the ocean floor.

He reveals how our brains and nervous systems give us the ability to balance, weave through crowded cities, and run our "inner GPS" system.

This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

By incorporating walking into our daily lives, we can strengthen our muscles and posture, protect and repair organs, and even slow or turn back the aging of our brains.

Additionally, walking together with others towards a shared purpose has been a social glue that has contributed to our survival as a species.

So why not lace up your shoes and start walking? In Praise of Walking will inspire you to discover a happier, healthier, more creative self.