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Episode 513 The Brainy Benefits of Walking
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Hello, fellow strollers, saunterers, and speed-walkers! Have you ever considered that your daily walk is not just a journey for your feet but also a gala for your brain? Neuroscience and cognitive psychology have teamed up to reveal why putting one foot in front of the other is a smart move, literally! In today's episode, Dr. Bray will share information and examples from a neuroscience and cognitive psychology lens of the top six reasons you should be walking more.
- A Stroll for Your Soul, A Jaunt for Your Brain
- Unleashing the Creativity Kraken
- Strolling Away the Stress
- The Social Stride
- Memory Lane is an Actual Path
- The Sleepy Time Connection
Remember that walking is not just about reaching your destination; it's about enriching your mind, sparking creativity, busting stress, and enjoying friends and family. It can even help you improve at work! Your brain is begging for you to take a walk today.
QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “We should have walking meetings!” “When you walk with friends, you’re less likely to not show up.” “Walking isn’t just about reaching your destination, it’s about enriching your mind, sparking creativity, busting stress, and enjoying the company of others.”
111 episodes
Manage episode 398267802 series 1177881
Hello, fellow strollers, saunterers, and speed-walkers! Have you ever considered that your daily walk is not just a journey for your feet but also a gala for your brain? Neuroscience and cognitive psychology have teamed up to reveal why putting one foot in front of the other is a smart move, literally! In today's episode, Dr. Bray will share information and examples from a neuroscience and cognitive psychology lens of the top six reasons you should be walking more.
- A Stroll for Your Soul, A Jaunt for Your Brain
- Unleashing the Creativity Kraken
- Strolling Away the Stress
- The Social Stride
- Memory Lane is an Actual Path
- The Sleepy Time Connection
Remember that walking is not just about reaching your destination; it's about enriching your mind, sparking creativity, busting stress, and enjoying friends and family. It can even help you improve at work! Your brain is begging for you to take a walk today.
QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “We should have walking meetings!” “When you walk with friends, you’re less likely to not show up.” “Walking isn’t just about reaching your destination, it’s about enriching your mind, sparking creativity, busting stress, and enjoying the company of others.”
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