Walking and Mental Clarity

"For someone who walks regularly, their body is better able to deliver oxygen to all systems, including the brain, because they’ve improved their cardiovascular function. Not surprisingly, regular walkers report better mental clarity and ability to focus. Creativity is enhanced because walkers have the ability to relax their mind and let it wander around while they’re walking. Outdoor strollers can have the benefit of beautiful scenery as well as just seeing things from a different perspective, which stimulates creative thought and the imagination.  Whether you want to improve your body, your mind or both, the benefits of walking should encourage you to make the time to do it."
-  Mental Benefits of Walking, Creating a Good Life


"Recent studies have indicated the numerous "mental benefits" of walking such as: slowing mental decline, lowering Alzheimer's risk, improving sleep, improving mood, and improving concentration."
-  The Mental Benefits of Walking from Arthritis Today, 2010.

 
"Scientific studies have shown that their are numerous benefits of walking: improves insulin sensitivity and thus prevents diabetes, improves one's sex life, saves you on gym costs, can reduce the need for certain medicines, reduce fibromyalgia pain, helps with overcoming certain cancers, reduces stroke risk, and improves memory."
-  The Eight Astonishing Benefits of Walking, The Mother Nature Network


Walking: Quotes, Sayings, Poems, Information    Compiled by Mike Garofalo.  


The Tour de France begins today.  The Tour begins in England this year.  The riders will race in the beautiful green rural Yorkshire area today.   The Brits are bicycling sports enthusiasts so the turnout should be excellent.  Millions of people will line the 118 mile racing course.  Enjoy!