The Walking Cure
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Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research and fascinating historical insights, this book explores the remarkable physical and mental health benefits of walking. From boosting immunity and creativity to reducing anxiety and improving sleep, the evidence for walking's therapeutic power is compelling and wide-ranging.
Annabel Streets investigates how factors such as terrain, time of day, weather, and walking companions can maximise the positive effects of this simplest of activities. Whether it's a morning stroll through woodland, an evening walk by the sea, or a brisk lunchtime circuit, each type of walk offers distinct advantages for body and mind. This is an enlightening guide that will transform how readers think about putting one foot in front of the other.