In this readable book, neurologist Shane O'Mara invites us on a journey of discovery for the beneficial effects of walking on the body and brain. He will guide us through the history and characteristics of this unique human ability - from the first forms of life on the bottom of the ocean to the new findings of modern science. He will explain to us how the brain and nervous system provide us with perfect balance. And that's not all - thanks to the brain and the nervous system, we can also weave through the crowd and orient ourselves according to the "internal GPS". Walking benefits muscles, improves posture, protects and heals organs. It can also slow or even reverse the aging process of the brain. When the brain is moving, we start to think more creatively, our mood improves and stress goes away.

A walking hymn, the mechanical magic that underlies our humanity.
Walking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skill. It allowed us to migrate out of Africa and spread as far as Alaska and Australia. We put one foot in front of the other every day - but how many of us know how we do it or appreciate the benefits it gives us?
Neuroscientist Shane O'Mara encourages us to admire the benefits that walking brings to our bodies and brains. From the evolutionary roots of walking, which can be traced back millions of years to life forms on the ocean floor, to new insights from cutting-edge research, he reveals how the brain and nervous system give us the ability to maintain balance, navigate a crowded city, and navigate our "internal GPS " system. Walking, in turn, stimulates our imagination and improves our mood.
In Praise of Walking sheds light on the joys, health benefits and mechanics of walking - and reminds us to get off our chairs and discover our happier, healthier and more creative selves.