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Your feet can send a lot of sensory information to your brain. But whether you believe that your footwear is affecting your cognition may matter more than what shoes you wear.
What muscles feet have, how your brain controls them, and how humans evolved all play a part in why people can’t easily move individual toes.
Think your socks are clean? You might need to think again. They can carry millions of bacteria and fungi – and even link suspects to crime scenes.
Foot washing is essential for health as well as hygiene
Tennis puts a lot of stress on the legs and feet. So what can you do to protect yourself?
Barbie has evolved over time. But a new study shows she isn’t ready to ditch the high heels just yet.
Cracked heels aren’t just a summer nuisance – they can lead to serious issues. Here’s how to protect your feet and enjoy sandal season pain-free.
Smart insoles and socks equipped with sensors and AI are transforming foot health.
‘Irish pinky toe’ might sound adorable but it can cause some serious foot health problems - here’s what you need to know
Roller derby, the kick-ass punk-inspired women’s sport, is enjoying a surge in popularity – but its players may also see a surge in foot injuries.
Over 3,500 major leg amputations were performed by vascular surgeons in the UK in 2023 – and many were preventable.
Love them or loathe them, feet are the workhorses of our body – and we should treat them with respect to avoid a painful future.
Feet are important indicators of viral infections, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders.
Having asymptomatic flat feet is not a problem and does not require treatment. It’s important to debunk this common myth.
Adopting the ‘barefoot-boy’ lifestyle during the summer months can pose risks to your health.
The gargantuan feet of NBA players are the stuff of legend. But nearly two-thirds of their injuries occur below the waist, and they have a 25.8% chance of incurring an ankle injury every season.
Thinking of trying barefoot running? We investigated a new strategy to switch from traditional shoe to barefoot running, and why barefoot running may work for some runners but not others.
From Popes and philosophers to writers and emperors, the foot fetish has a long and storied history in our world.
Ant feet are equipped with an array of tools – from retractable sticky pads to claws to special spines and hairs – enabling them to defy gravity and grip virtually any surface.
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Senior Lecturer in Podiatry, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Caroline Robinson is a Friend of The Conversation.
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