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Walk For Your Brain
To make it a habit, do it for the right length of time
You probably know that going outside and getting some fresh air is good for you, but you might not realise just how much.
Exposure to nature has measurable benefits for our mental health and well-being. The amount of natural green space you can access or get to can do wonders for your brain.
A growing body of evidence suggests that getting plenty of exercise benefits more than just our bodies. In fact, there are many ways that regular walking can make your brain healthy.
Brain health is something we tend to take for granted. With age, our brain shrinks, which affects our ability to learn, memorise new things and make decisions. It’s not until we start noticing negative changes that we realise just how much our brain can affect our everyday life.
Walking is an easy and convenient way to get your body moving and increase blood flow to the brain. It’s also one of the best ways to stimulate and keep your brain active.
“I love walking because it clears your mind, enriches the soul, takes away stress and opens up your eyes to a whole new world,” says Claudette Dudley.
Regular walking not only helps prevent cognitive decline with age but also reverses it by stimulating new…
