There’s a reason Hippocrates, the father of medicine, called 'walking, man's best medicine.' Just 30 minutes of brisk walking, 5 days a week → 19 % lower risk of heart disease. 🚶‍♂️❤️ But the benefits go far beyond your heart. Here’s what happens to your brain and body when you walk: - Immediate: ↑ heart rate & muscle blood flow - 5–15 mins: endorphins & endocannabinoids boost mood & dial down stress - Post‑meal 10–15 mins: smoother blood‑sugar & insulin response - 20–30 mins: fat‑burn pathways kick in → helps trim belly fat - Any duration: joint lubrication & stronger supporting muscles → less arthritis pain - 10–20 mins in: dopamine & other feel‑good neurotransmitters rise - Regular habit: lower baseline cortisol & higher BDNF → protects brain cells & fights “mental fog” (some studies show brisk walking rivals antidepressants for mild–moderate depression!) This is why brain health starts with the basics. It is not just about what you take. It is also how you move, recover, and connect with your body. One thing I personally use and enjoy is @naboso_technology. Their insoles and recovery tools are designed to stimulate the nerves in your feet and help send more sensory input to your brain. That sensory connection plays a bigger role than most people think. It can support balance, posture, coordination, and even how grounded and confident you feel when you move. For me, it is a simple way to stay connected to my body and support both brain and movement health at the same time. Your nervous system is always taking in information. Walking is free. Stepping with intention can change how you feel from the ground up. #walkingbenefits #foothealth #neurosupport #movementismedicine #mentalclarity #healthyaging #cognitiveresilience #nabosotechnology PMID: 12824093 *research/ scan compliments of Dr Chuck Hillman, University of Illinois