Annabel Streets – författare

'The perfect tonic' – Yorkshire Times'Energising' – GuardianThe right place, walked at the right time, can heal, energise, restore and inspire.From exploring woodland trails in the summer to autumnal strolls along the coast, Annabel Streets' new book brilliantly explores the curative effects of different landscapes. Blending personal stories with compelling scientific insight, Streets shows how different environments affect our bodies, minds and moods and how walking through them can bring profound change.Inside, discover how: - A scenic canal path can spark creativity- A bustling urban route can lift boredom and boost mood- A simple amble by the sea can soothe grief and anxiety Whatever the season or state of mind, The Walking Cure is your go-to guide for walking to feel better and a joyful celebration of movement, nature and the extraordinary power of putting one foot in front of the other.Selected as a former Waterstones Book of the Month (May 2026)

'The essential mid-life mum makeover. From fitness to sleep and even your social life, a brilliant new book by two 50-something mothers reveals how to protect your health and happiness' Daily Mail'Educational and informative' Woman's WayAn essential handbook for making the second half of your life happy, healthy and disease-free.Diseases of older age take root decades before symptoms appear. For a longer, happier life, we need to plan ahead - but what exactly should we do?For five years, Annabel Streets and Susan Saunders immersed themselves in the latest science of longevity, radically overhauling their lives and documenting their findings on their popular blog.After reading hundreds of studies and talking to numerous experts, Annabel and Susan have compiled almost 100 short cuts to health in mid and later life, including: how, when and what to eat; the supplements worth taking; when, where and how to exercise; the most useful medical tests; how to avoid health-threatening chemicals; the best methods for keeping the brain sharp; and how to sleep better.

''Fascinating ... Connected both to old wisdom and new scientific frontiers of discovery'' Lauren Laverne________________________''We can all learn something from 52 Ways to Walk. I know I can.'' Michael Ball, BBC Radio 2________________________Walking strengthens our bodies, calms our minds and lifts our spirits. But it does so much more than this. Our vision, hearing, respiration, sleep, cognition, memory, blood pressure, sense of smell and balance are all enhanced by how we walk. For instance: · Walking in cold weather burns extra fat and builds more muscle.· Walking alone strengthens our memories.· Walking in woodland helps us sleep.· And there''s nothing more restorative than a romantic nighthike.Our choice of location, time, direction, duration, walking companion and gait, as well as the weather we opt to walk in, can transform our daily stroll. Here, Annabel Streets shares the thrill of 52 different ways to walk, explaining the latest science behind each one, and providing practical tips for making the most of your daily steps.52 Ways to Walk is a revelatory and informative handbook for anyone stuck in a walking rut, curious about the lesser-known benefits of walking or merely in need of some on-foot novelty and adventure.

''Fascinating ... Connected both to old wisdom and new scientific frontiers of discovery'' Lauren Laverne________________________''We can all learn something from 52 Ways to Walk. I know I can.'' Michael Ball, BBC Radio 2________________________Walking strengthens our bodies, calms our minds and lifts our spirits. But it does so much more than this. Our vision, hearing, respiration, sleep, cognition, memory, blood pressure, sense of smell and balance are all enhanced by how we walk. For instance: · Walking in cold weather burns extra fat and builds more muscle.· Walking alone strengthens our memories.· Walking in woodland helps us sleep.· And there''s nothing more restorative than a romantic nighthike.Our choice of location, time, direction, duration, walking companion and gait, as well as the weather we opt to walk in, can transform our daily stroll. Here, Annabel Streets shares the thrill of 52 different ways to walk, explaining the latest science behind each one, and providing practical tips for making the most of your daily steps.52 Ways to Walk is a revelatory and informative handbook for anyone stuck in a walking rut, curious about the lesser-known benefits of walking or merely in need of some on-foot novelty and adventure.

'Fascinating ... Connected both to old wisdom and new scientific frontiers of discovery' Lauren Laverne________________________'We can all learn something from 52 Ways to Walk. I know I can.' Michael Ball, BBC Radio 2________________________Walking strengthens our bodies, calms our minds and lifts our spirits. But it does so much more than this. Our vision, hearing, respiration, sleep, cognition, memory, blood pressure, sense of smell and balance are all enhanced by how we walk. For instance:· Walking in cold weather burns extra fat and builds more muscle.· Walking alone strengthens our memories.· Walking in woodland helps us sleep.· And there’s nothing more restorative than a romantic nighthike.Our choice of location, time, direction, duration, walking companion and gait, as well as the weather we opt to walk in, can transform our daily stroll. Here, Annabel Streets shares the thrill of 52 different ways to walk, explaining the latest science behind each one, and providing practical tips for making the most of your daily steps.52 Ways to Walk is a revelatory and informative handbook for anyone stuck in a walking rut, curious about the lesser-known benefits of walking or merely in need of some on-foot novelty and adventure.

The right place, walked at the right time, can heal, energise, restore and inspire. Instead of ambling the same old track, find a route to match and mend your mood … and prepare to be astonished.’In this inspirational book Annabel Streets explains the curative and therapeutic benefits of 20 easy-­to-­find landscapes, both rural and urban: from mountains to meadows, disused railway lines to rivers and coastal cliffs to city parks. Streets reveals not only the huge physiological benefits of walking, but also how these are exponentially enhanced by the particular routes we choose to walk. Streets investigates how different landscapes have proven abilities to change how we see, feel and experience ourselves and the world.With warmth and wisdom, and using a compelling blend of anecdotal and scientific evidence, she identifies the perfect place to walk for over two dozen common states-of-mind, whether it be a canal path to spark creativity, a bustling city to allay boredom or the the shoreline to heal grief and insomnia. The Walking Cure celebrates the joy of walking and shares the extraordinary health benefits that landscape unlocks.

The right place, walked at the right time, can heal, energise, restore and inspire. Instead of ambling the same old track, find a route to match and mend your mood … and prepare to be astonished.'' In this inspirational book Annabel Streets explains the curative and therapeutic benefits of 20 easy-­to-­find landscapes, both rural and urban: from mountains to meadows, disused railway lines to rivers and coastal cliffs to city parks. Streets reveals not only the huge physiological benefits of walking, but also how these are exponentially enhanced by the particular routes we choose to walk. Streets investigates how different landscapes have proven abilities to change how we see, feel and experience ourselves and the world. With warmth and wisdom, and using a compelling blend of anecdotal and scientific evidence, she identifies the perfect place to walk for over two dozen common states-of-mind, whether it be a canal path to spark creativity, a bustling city to allay boredom or the the shoreline to heal grief and insomnia. The Walking Cure celebrates the joy of walking and shares the extraordinary health benefits that landscape unlocks.

The right place, walked at the right time, can heal, energise, restore and inspire. Instead of ambling the same old track, find a route to match and mend your mood … and prepare to be astonished.'' In this inspirational book Annabel Streets explains the curative and therapeutic benefits of 20 easy-­to-­find landscapes, both rural and urban: from mountains to meadows, disused railway lines to rivers and coastal cliffs to city parks. Streets reveals not only the huge physiological benefits of walking, but also how these are exponentially enhanced by the particular routes we choose to walk. Streets investigates how different landscapes have proven abilities to change how we see, feel and experience ourselves and the world. With warmth and wisdom, and using a compelling blend of anecdotal and scientific evidence, she identifies the perfect place to walk for over two dozen common states-of-mind, whether it be a canal path to spark creativity, a bustling city to allay boredom or the the shoreline to heal grief and insomnia. The Walking Cure celebrates the joy of walking and shares the extraordinary health benefits that landscape unlocks.

Jede Woche des Jahres eine neue Perspektive entdeckenWie verändert sich unser Körper durch regelmäßiges Spazieren? Was macht das Flanieren in der Stadt mit unserem Gehirn? Und was heißt es eigentlich, einen Fuß vor den anderen zu setzen?Gehen stärkt den Körper, beruhigt den Geist und hebt die Laune. Das wissen wir nicht nur intuitiv, es wurde auch in zahlreichen Studien nachgewiesen.Annabel Streets verwebt diese Erkenntnisse und ihre eigenen Erfahrungen zu einer kurzweiligen Gebrauchsanweisung. In 52 Kapiteln lädt sie dazu ein, das Gehen über ein Jahr hinweg neu zu entdecken und so den Horizont zu erweitern und die Gesundheit zu fördern. Ob in der Stadt, auf dem Berg oder durch die Nacht: Hier ist für jeden was dabei.Mit fundiertem Hintergrundwissen, amüsanten Anekdoten und konkreten Übungen, um- Natur zu erleben- Menschen zu begegnen- Achtsamkeit zu üben- Entschleunigung zu lernen- Gesundheit zu fördern- Selbstbewusstsein zu stärken- Ausdauer zu verbessern- das Gehirn zu trainieren

Raikas kirja kävelemisen hyödyistä antaa vinkkejä erilaisiin kävelylenkkeihin.Käveleminen vahvistaa kehoa, rauhoittaa mieltä ja kohottaa mielialaa. Kävely myös parantaa aisteja, hengitystä, unta, ajattelua, muistia, verenpainetta ja tasapainoa. Meri-ilma rauhoittaa kävelijän mielialaa. Metsässä puut ja kasvit levittävät ympärilleen hiukkasia, jotka vaikuttavat kuin terveyspommi.Kävelylenkki on suomalaisten suosituin liikuntamuoto. Kirja antaa vinkit 52 vaihtelevaan lenkkiin ja kertoo kävelemisen hämmästyttävistä terveyshyödyistä.”Tämä kirja on kaikille.” – Sine Yaganoglu, New Books Network