Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee The Power of Movement and How to Make It Easy #187
Jun 1, 2021
Daryl Edwards, a movement coach and founder of Primal Play, shares his inspiring transition from a sedentary office worker to advocating for joy in movement. Daniel Lieberman, a Harvard evolutionary biology professor, discusses the science behind our natural need to move. They explore how modern conveniences have led to sedentary lifestyles and emphasize the importance of rethinking movement as fun rather than a chore. The conversation encourages small, enjoyable activities that improve mental and physical health, highlighting the thrill of connecting with nature and community.
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Walk for Mood Boost
- Try a short walk to improve your mood, even if you don't feel like it.
- Studies show people consistently underestimate how much a walk will boost their feelings.
Exercise and Brain Changes
- Regular exercise changes brain structure, increasing resilience to stress.
- It also increases receptors for joy-related neurochemicals like dopamine and endorphins.
Walking and Brain Health
- Walking benefits the brain by increasing hippocampus volume, which improves memory and attention.
- A study showed walking reversed functional brain aging by about four years in participants.