For some people, nothing beats a long walk on a sandy beach. But there's no denying that it's not as easy or as fast to get around on the beach as it is on a road or a sidewalk. But why is it so hard ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Walking barefoot can make your foot and leg muscles ...

Before we step outside, most of us put on a pair of trainers, shoes or boots without thinking twice. But if the weather is pleasant where you are, why not try stepping out barefoot now and again? It's ...

Everyone that loves to go to the beach in the summer knows that hopping around on hot sand to reach the shore is a part of the experience. But how hot is too hot for a day at the beach? It only has to ...

A Belgian man suffered third-degree burns on his feet in Death Valley National Park while briefly walking barefoot on sand dunes. The National Park Service said the 42-year-old man had been taking a ...

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When parents notice their child walking with feet pointing outward like a duck, many wonder if this requires medical attention or will resolve naturally. This walking pattern, medically known as ...