Our feet, marvels of evolutionary engineering with 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, have become prisoners of modern footwear. This complex foundation that once ...

A growing number of trainers say barefoot workouts could be the secret to better balance, posture, and mobility—starting from the ground up.

“Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that affects the skin of the feet,” explains Dr. Mohammad Rimawi, a board-certified podiatrist in New York City. Left untreated, ...

Humans have been walking barefoot for most of our existence, long before the invention of modern shoes. But in the past couple of decades, we’ve started gravitating back to minimalist designs that ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

The Importance of Health Awareness As the prevalence of diseases rises globally, it is crucial for everyone to prioritize their health. Maintaining a balanced lifestyle, consuming nutritious foods, ...

If you have trench foot, your foot may feel cold. You may experience a tingling or itching sensation, pain, and swelling. Other symptoms of trench foot include: The length and severity of each phase ...

The clothes don’t make the man, but wearing no shoes might make the runner. A study of people who habitually run barefoot shows that these runners’ feet strike the ground in a way that tempers impact ...

To help you find the best slippers for women that offer both comfort and support, I tapped stylists, podiatrists and our team of editors for their recommendations.

Feet come in all shapes and sizes, making it important to find the right footwear to support your needs. The best insoles for flat feet are designed to offer support where you need it most to lower ...

A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame, experts say. But small changes can go a long way in reducing odors. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Amy Jamieson Q: I live ...