Walking Health

In this captivating book, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits walking confers on our bodies and brains, and to appreciate the advantages of this uniquely human skill. From walking's evolutionary origins, traced back millions of years to life forms on the ocean floor, to new findings from cutting-edge research, he reveals how the brain and nervous system give us the ability to balance, weave through a crowded city, and run our "inner GPS" system.

How do you respond to anger - in yourself or others? Do you fight fire with fire, or run for cover? Dr. Christian Conte created Yield Theory™ as a way to meet conflict without aggression or submissiveness through the practice of compassionate listening, de-escalation, and genuine communication. With Walking Through Anger, he shares this revolutionary model for dealing with inflamed emotions in even the most difficult and charged situations.

Would you like to know how to lose weight and improve your fitness without having to go to the gym every day or follow a rigid diet? We all know that we need to exercise more in order to become fitter and maintain a healthy weight. Well, you do not need to take up an expensive gym membership or follow a strict diet. Walking has become increasingly the go-to exercise as more people are becoming aware of the multiple benefits it offers. Adopting a walking lifestyle can significantly improve our lives, making us more active, healthier, and happier. With the rise in popularity of pedometers, ...

Walk Your Way to Fitness: Boost Health and Shed Pounds After 50 with Low-Impact Walking Are you over 50 and looking to regain your health, increase your energy, and shed those stubborn pounds? If the thought of intense workouts or complicated fitness plans feels overwhelming, then this book is exactly what you need! Walk Your Way to Fitness is the ultimate guide to transforming your body and mind with one simple, low-impact activity—walking. This easy-to-follow program will show you how to harness the powerful benefits of walking to reset your metabolism, lose weight, improve your mood, ...

No matter how much time you spend on your work and family, there's no escaping the fact that you have to take care of yourself, too. Have you ever wished you could get up off the couch and get healthier? Don't wait - let Walking: Weight Loss Motivation give you the courage and energy you need to succeed today! You'll discover the many benefits of walking, both physical and mental.

More than 60 million people have been in a pathological love relationship with someone who has an impaired conscience. Using the stories of survivors and social psychological research on compliance, cognitive dissonance, and thought control, Why Can't I Just Leave? explains how relationships with pathological partners can create impossible dilemmas that trap you in a distorted dream state and hijack your thoughts and emotions. Learn what those who are conscience-impaired don't want you to know and find out how to wake up and walk out of your partner's invisible prison forever.

The walking + techniques in this book are especially useful for people who work at a desk, need to exercise but are reluctant exercisers, and who want more from their efforts. This book will assist in its 11 practical techniques that you can do at the same time as walking. You will also find a snapshot of our human evolution, why we are more sedentary as a species, and the reasons for needing regular movement, especially walking, to remain healthy.

In the real world, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who faces the stresses of teenage angst and life on the Rez. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massively multiplayer video game universe.

More than 115 million Americans consider walking to be their primary mode of exercise, and the proven health benefits from walking well include cardiovascular health, dementia prevention, stress reduction, and more. Authors Michael J. Gelb and Bruce Fertman provide secrets, advice, and guidance on walking with pleasure, power, poise, and peace.

Caroline Paul has always filled her life with adventure: From mountain biking in the Bolivian Andes to pitching a tent, mid-blizzard, on Denali, she has never been a stranger to the exhilaration the outdoors can hold. Yet through it all, she has long wondered, why aren't women, like men, encouraged to keep adventuring into old age? Tough Broad is her quest to understand not just how to live a dynamic life in a changing body, but why we must.

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella explains the simple mechanics of how our bodies have evolved and adapted to run. Despite our natural ability and our human need to run, each year more than half of all runners suffer injuries. Pain and discouragement inevitably follow. Cucuzzella's book outlines the proven, practical techniques to avoid injury and reach the goal of personal fitness and overall health.

Losing weight and getting in shape is very basic. You already would have been in shape. You have just been making the wrong choices. You just need to begin making the right ones. That's all.

Part memoir, part call to action, The No-Driving Diet is one man's account of his circuitous route to good health.

Where does sickness come from? Many people think that bad things and catastrophes such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, storms, sickness and disease come from God. They believe that God has a purpose in these things to make us better Christians. They think that God place sickness and disease on us to teach us something. We need to know today that it is God’s will for His people to be well. Healing did not go out with the last apostle; healing goes out when people stop believing for it. Jehovah Rapha is one of God’s redemptive names, which means, ‘For I am the LORD who heals you’. ...

Welcome to "Steps to Longevity: The Path to a Healthier, Longer Life," a comprehensive guide dedicated to exploring the profound impact walking has on our health and lifespan. In a world brimming with complex health advice and fitness trends, walking emerges as a refreshingly simple, yet incredibly powerful, tool in the quest for longevity. This book is born out of a desire to illuminate the often-underestimated benefits of walking, drawing upon cutting-edge research, expert insights, and practical wisdom to guide you on a transformative journey towards improved health and vitality. Walking...

What gives the human brain the creative ability that defines us all as individuals? Although the silicon version is hard on its heels, the brain remains the most remarkable computer in existence. Leading us through cognitive theory, neuroscience and Darwinian evolution with his trademark wit and wisdom, Michael Corballis explains what we know - and don't know - about our minds. How do we know if we’re really the top dogs in brain power?

Discover the ultimate guide to immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the great outdoors with Hiking Trails. Whether you're a novice hiker lacing up your boots for the first time or an experienced trekker looking to tackle more challenging paths, this comprehensive eBook is your gateway to adventure. Start by embracing the call of the wild and uncovering the benefits of hitting the trail. Learn about different types of trails and what to expect on your journey. With practical advice on essential gear, footwear, and clothing, you'll be well-prepared to face the elements and make your ...

Anchored in Hope: Walking with God Through Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Healing Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and weighed down by depression? Do you long for peace, healing, and the unshakable hope that only God can provide? Anchored in Hope is here to guide you through the storm, offering biblical truth, practical tools, and the reassurance that you’re never alone in your struggles. Life’s battles can feel impossible to face, but you don’t have to fight them alone. This book combines the transformative power of Scripture with empathetic insights to help you ...

Amid Winter illnesses, a Camino veteran recalls the sights and sounds of the Caminho da Costa, North of Porto: boardwalks, endless sand and sea, wild gulls cry, and swallows scything an expanse of blue. He dreams of returning and books a flight, hoping that sea air and coastal walking might coax him back to health. This personal story, told midst magical settings, then merges with an Atlantic one, weaving together snapshots of Portugal's past and present. Telling the tale of a coastal people's courage and resilience, their embrace of James, the fisherman disciple, and the Legend of his ...

We are often told that the secret to success is hard work, determination and hours of practice. But in a fast-changing world, what if the really crucial skill is knowing when to stick at something and when to change track and walk away? Quit makes the under-appreciated case for quitting and also shows you how to get really good at it. Drawing on stories from elite athletes to Everest climbers, comedians to musicians, Annie Duke (who left a successful poker career) explains why learning to quit well is often crucial to success.