Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained
by Tatyana Simms
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Lymphatic Walking: Wellness Breakthrough or Social Media Hype?
Lymphatic Walking: Wellness Breakthrough or Social Media Hype?
About this podcast
Walking seems simple — but the impact it has on your mind, body, and longevity is anything but. Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained explores evidence-based articles, expert insights, and wellness research to uncover why this everyday movement is one of the most powerful tools for better health. Whether you're on a stroll or just curious, this podcast brings you the facts, one step at a time from published articles set out to explore the science of walking.
Episodes
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- Lymphatic Walking: Wellness Breakthrough or Social Media Hype? · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 16Send us Fan Mail You've probably heard about lymphatic walking. Social media is full of claims that special walking routines can flush toxins, reduce bloating, eliminate water…
- Forest Bathing — How Spending Time in Nature Can Improve Your Health · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 15Send us Fan Mail What if a walk in the woods could do more than help you get your steps in? In this episode, we explore forest bathing, the Japanese practice of immersing…
- Walking Your Way to Vitality: Talking Tai Chi and More with Authors Dr. MoraMarco and Dr. Kim · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 14Send us Fan Mail What can Tai Chi teach us about the way we walk? In this episode of Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained, I speak with Dr. MoraMarco and Dr. Kim about Tai…
- Sitting All Day? How Walking Breaks Help Counter Sedentary Behavior · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 13Send us Fan Mail We know walking is good for us, but what happens when we spend most of the day sitting? In this episode, we explore the science of sedentary behavior and how…
- 6 New Research Findings About Walking That Are Worth Knowing in 2026 · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail What’s new in walking research? In this episode we explore six recent research findings on daily step counts, walking patterns, sedentary time, green spaces…
- Walking Through Midlife · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail Midlife often brings change. Whether it's menopause, an empty nest, a career transition, caring for aging parents, or simply wondering what comes next, this…
- How Long Does A Walk Need To Be? · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail Is a 10-minute walk around the block worth your time? Do you need 30 or 40 minutes to see benefits? And what happens when a walk becomes an adventure—or even a…
- Finding Your Way: A Conversation with Coach and Author Lea Appleton · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail What if the most important journey isn't the one that takes you somewhere new, but the one that helps you find your way back to yourself? In this episode I sit…
- The Science Behind a September Walking Reset · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail September has a unique feeling, doesn't it? The days are getting shorter, summer is winding down, routines are changing, and many of us feel an unexpected urge…
- My Walking Story: A Hike Along Old Jail Lane, Cape Cod · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail Every week, I ask listeners to share their walking stories. This week, I'm sharing one of my own. Join me as I take you along Old Jail Lane in Cape Cod…
- Nutrition Advice for Walkers from a Registered Dietitian - From First Steps to Menopause · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail What should walkers eat to support their energy, health, and long-term goals? In this episode I sit down with registered dietitian Carol Nocella to discuss the…
- Is It Possible to Walk Too Much? · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Can you walk too much? If walking is one of the healthiest things we can do, is there ever a point where more isn't better? In this episode, we're exploring what…
- Walking Is Everywhere: Festivals, Parades, and Other Surprising Ways to Move More · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Walking doesn't have to mean laps around the neighborhood or another session on the treadmill. In this episode we're exploring the many surprising ways people…
- Why a Walk by the Water Feels Different · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the growing science of blue spaces—environments where water is a prominent feature—and what researchers have discovered about their…
- The Science of Walking to Music · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the fascinating connection between music and movement. You'll learn what researchers have discovered about how music can influence…
- Music, Walking and Conversation (Anniversary Episode) · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail One year ago, I launched Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained with a simple goal: to explore the science behind one of the most accessible and powerful…
- Walking at Every Pace: Why Health Doesn't Have a Size Requirement · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 54Send us Fan Mail What if you stopped waiting until you were fitter, lighter, faster, or more confident to start walking? In this episode we explore an important truth: walking is…
- A Walking Story: Walking the Camino with José Andrés · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 53Send us Fan Mail What happens when one of the world's most celebrated chefs sets out on one of the world's most famous walking journeys? In this episode, I read an inspiring…
- Top Walking Vacations · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 52Send us Fan Mail What if your next vacation was built around walking? In this episode of Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained, we're taking a journey around the world to…
- Walkability and Health: The Changing Lanes Story with Filmmaker Ben Wolf · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 51Send us Fan Mail What if one of the most important factors affecting our health isn't how much we walk—but whether our communities make walking possible in the first place? In…
