How Long to Read In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration

How Long Does it Take to Read In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration by Shane O'Mara

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

“A surprisingly fascinating scientific consideration of humanity’s most ordinary activity.” —Ron Charles, Washington Post In this “wonderful” (John Brandon, Forbes) book, neuroscientist Shane O’Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits walking confers on our bodies and brains, and to appreciate the advantages of this uniquely human skill. From walking’s evolutionary origins, traced back millions of years to life forms on the ocean floor, to new findings from cutting-edge research, he reveals how the brain and nervous system give us the ability to balance, weave through a crowded city, and run our “inner GPS” system. Walking is good for our muscles and posture;?it helps to protect and repair organs, and can slow or turn back the aging of our brains. With our minds in motion we think more creatively, our mood improves, and stress levels fall. Walking together to achieve a shared purpose is also a social glue that has contributed to our survival as a species. As our lives become increasingly sedentary, O’Mara makes the case that we must start walking again—whether it’s up a mountain, down to the park,?or simply to school and work. In Praise of Walking?illuminates the joys, health benefits, and mechanics of walking, and reminds us to get out of our chairs and discover a happier, healthier, more creative self.

How long is In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration?

In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration by Shane O'Mara is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration aloud.

What Reading Level is In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration?

In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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