What is it about a walk that’s so refreshing ? It always feels like the perfect thing to do when you’re worried, stressed, overwhelmed, or trying to weigh a big decision. The moment you pop in your headphones and step outside, it’s like your anxiety dials down three notches.

It makes sense why movement and fresh air would help you feel better, but a viral TikTok posted by @mindbrainbodylab called out another benefit of walking called “optical flow” and how it could be a major reason why strolling feels so right.

As you strut down the street, your eyes naturally move side to side . You look to the left to check out a pretty tree, then to the right when you see a cute dog, and back to the left to read the sign on a coffee shop. “These lateral movements actually quiet and dampen the e

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