Tag Archives: Walking

The Benefits of Walking

Posted on May 7, 2017 by admin

WALKING is GOOD for the BRAIN The foot’s impact on a hard surface during walking increases the flow of blood to the brain. Steady walking of one metre a second produces pressure waves through the arteries, which “significantly increase” cerebral … Continue reading →

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Walking Boosts Creativity

Posted on April 28, 2014 by admin

WALKING BOOSTS CREATIVE THINKING Research in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory and Cognition (April 2014) shows that walking boosts creative thinking, which is perhaps why walking meetings have had some success (in spite of being “non-traditional”). The good … Continue reading →

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Walking Reduces Cardiovascular Risk As Much As Running

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

Brisk walking can reduce a person’s risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol just as much as running can. Perhaps even a little more. The finding came from a study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular … Continue reading →

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