Episode 528

Neuroscientist Reveals the Insane Benefits of Walking Everyday for Brain Health and Longevity

With Shane O’Mara

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Did you know that walking over 7,500 steps a day can lower your risk of all-cause mortality and reduce the likelihood of major depressive disorders? Walking, a fundamental human activity, is often overlooked in our modern lifestyles. Yet, it’s a low-cost, highly effective way to boost health, enhance longevity, and combat aging.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we are rerunning one of our favorite episodes with Dr. Shane O’Mara about the mind-blowing science behind the power of walking and its ability to boost your mood, health, and even creativity. Dr. O’Mara shares the benefits of walking for heart, metabolic, and brain health. He also shares the optimal level of activity we should strive to get each day and practical ways to implement walking in our daily routines and even reverse the damage caused by our sedentary lifestyles. We also get insight into how walking can help us feel socially connected and problem-solve when we feel stuck.

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I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did.
Wishing you health and happiness.
Dhru Purohit

In this Episode, you will learn

  1. The consequences our brains and bodies face when we stay sedentary
    (3:28)
  2. The research around walking and reducing depressive disorders
    (7:02)
  3. Why walking is such an underrated physical activity
    (12:06)
  4. How walking offers more positive benefits and fewer side effects compared to any pharmaceutical drug
    (23:36)
  5. The impact of walking on metabolic health and lowering inflammation
    (31:41)
  6. Practical ways to incorporate walking into your daily routine
    (42:25)
  7. The link between walking and creativity
    (55:35)
  8. Health benefits of walking and reversing the damage of a sedentary lifestyle
    (1:07:26)
  9. Dr. O’Mara’s personal journey and passion that led him to research walking
    (1:20:36)
  10. Lessons from Japanese culture that we can incorporate into our lives
    (1:27:15)
  11. The relationship between sleep and walking
    (1:36:05)
  12. Final thoughts
    (1:39:06)

Guest

 
Dhru Purohit

Dhru is the host of the Dhru Purohit Show, a top 30 health podcast with over 30 million downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dhru Purohit is also a serial entrepreneur and investor in the health and wellness industry.

 
Shane O’Mara

Shane O’Mara is a renowned neuroscientist and professor known for his work in the field of cognitive neuroscience, particularly in the areas of memory, stress, and brain function. Throughout his career, Shane O’Mara has held various academic positions and conducted groundbreaking research in neuroscience. He has been associated with prominent institutions, including the University of Dublin and Trinity College Dublin, where he held the Chair of Experimental Brain Research. He is known for his ability to communicate complex neuroscience concepts to a broader audience and has been involved in science outreach and education.

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