Walking barefoot can make your foot and leg muscles stronger. Grounding, walking without shoes, can reduce stress and improve mental health. Be careful of getting cuts, fungal infections, or injuries ...

Running without shoes is no longer just a trend among elite athletes. More Americans are discovering how barefoot running can transform balance, stability, and overall movement quality in everyday ...

As we age, protecting brain health becomes a growing concern — especially with the rising number of older adults affected by memory impairments and dementia-related conditions. While science continues ...

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Just off historic Route 66, tucked within the Tonto National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, there’s a trail that asks you to take a different kind of first step: remove your shoes. This is the ...

Rick Roeber will run 26.2 miles barefoot on Waco’s asphalt and concrete. Yes, barefoot. No shoes. No socks. Sunday’s Miracle Match Marathon will be his 50th barefoot marathon, and 68th marathon ...