In this episode of Camino Talks, Professor Shane O'Mara from Trinity College Dublin explains the neuroscience and research behind the health benefits of walking.  Do you want to be more healthy? Do you want to look after your brain and improve your memory? Well, walking might be the magic answer you are looking for. Walking is what our bodies are built for and is intricately connected to our health. There are so many ways that our bodies benefit from walking.    Training for, and walking the Camino de Santiago will increase your steps and help you to benefit from the incredible health-promoting effects of walking. Walking holidays truly are holidays that will make you healthier! You can read more of Shane's research in his book, "In Praise of Walking".    In this Podcast: - There is plenty of evidence that walking is good for our health. - Walking reduces our risk of heart disease. - Walking improves our immune system. - Walking can improve your memory. - We need to move more. Check out our blog post on this webinar! or You can watch the Youtube video of the interview! Please subscribe if you like our content. Start planning your Camino route at Follow the Camino for a walking holiday you will never forget! Buen Camino!