Everybody knows that walking is good for you – right? <br />But could walking actually be better for you than heading to the gym, lifting weights… or even running? Well, the answer may surprise you. You see, science shows that living a healthier, happier life takes MORE than just talking the talk. It actually takes walking the walk – literally. <br />And in just a minute, you’re going to learn why. On this episode of the Dr. Gundry Podcast, I’ll be speaking with the author, neuroscientist and bonafide walking expert, Shane O’Mara. <br /><br />Shane is a professor of experimental brain research and the author of the new book In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration. <br /><br />On this episode, Shane and I discuss why walking is one of the best forms of exercise there is, how it can benefit your posture, protect your organs, support “reversed aging”, and so much more. <br /><br />On this episode you’ll learn:<br />03:00 4 ways SITTING can destroy your health – and the simple trick for reversing the damage <br />05:00 Why you don’t actually need 10,000 steps a day (and the REAL “step goal” you should strive for)<br />06:30 How I unintentionally lost 50 pounds in ONE year – and how you can do the same<br />09:30 5 SIMPLE ways to get more steps in – without even realizing it<br />10:30 What walking does to your BRAIN – and why it’s one of the BEST tools for creativity <br />13:00 How to “age BACKWARDS” physically and mentally (it’s quick, free, and super simple)<br />17:00 The TRUTH about walking vs. running when it comes to your health (and what you NEED to know if you do both)<br />18:30 How to walk for cardiovascular health vs. problem solving (yes, you need two totally different techniques!) <br />20:20 The “energy snacks” I swear by for curbing any craving, boosting my productivity, and bringing out my creative side (hint — it’s not in your kitchen)<br />22:00 Why walking at THIS time of day gives you a double-dose of health benefits<br />30:00 The “movement trick” to DRAMATICALLY reducing your risk of developing depressive disorder and dementia<br />45:40 The difference between the lectins in nightshade fruits and their leaves – and whether or not they’re safe to eat
