Why we walk

DISCOVER THE HISTORY AND QUALITIES OF THIS UNIQUE HUMAN ABILITY – FROM THE FIRST LIFE FORMS ON THE OCEAN FLOOR TO THE LATEST FINDINGS OF MODERN SCIENCE. - Why is walking good for you? - What happens in the brain when we move? - What is bipedalism and why is it so specific to humans? Walking: - benefits muscles, - improves posture, - protects and heals organs, - slows the ageing process of the brain. ... and can even reverse it. Thanks to our brain and nervous system, we can weave through crowds and navigate using our “internal GPS”. When the brain gets moving, we start to think more creatively, our mood improves, and stress melts away. And when we walk side by side with someone towards the same goal, it fosters our sense of togetherness. Walking together is the glue that has always held us together as humanity and helped us survive. We need to start walking again. Whether in the mountains, in the park, or simply just to school and work. In this book, you will learn: - Why walking is so important and beneficial for humans - How our ability to walk developed and allowed us to get everywhere - How and why the mechanism of walking works so reliably - Why we should consider walking when designing and building cities - Why walking is important not only for the body, but also for the mind and brain - How we can think more creatively and be healthier thanks to movement - How walking can contribute to changes in society THE IMPORTANT THING IS TO GET UP, START WALKING, AND DISCOVER YOUR HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND MORE CREATIVE SELF