Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Walking barefoot can make your foot and leg muscles stronger. Grounding, walking without shoes, can reduce stress and improve mental health.  Be ...

If the weather is pleasant where you are, why not try stepping out barefoot now and again? It's good for you, and a real ...

You take off your shoes every time you get home—and ask anyone visiting to do the same. But is walking barefoot bad for your feet? Even indoors? We checked in with Dr. Miguel Cunha, founder of Gotham ...

Shoes off, dogs out — barefoot walking might just be the natural remedy you’ve been missing. While most of us are used to ditching our shoes at the beach, experts say there are unexpected health ...

Walking barefoot is a practice that many are beginning to resonate with, citing its medical benefits. However, is it just a millennial hoax, in the name of making us ditch the many pairs of shoes we ...

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In the long past, humans walked the earth barefoot without shoes, socks, or anything on their feet and managed just fine. In the modern age, however, many people may never have experienced walking ...

Start your day with a barefoot walk on grass. This simple practice connects you with nature, reducing stress and boosting ...

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A study in <strong><em>PubMed</em></strong> revealed that walking barefoot influences physiologic processes as well as inducing relaxation. The importance of walking ...