There is a craze for walking barefoot. This is not a phenomenon exclusive to our country. The number of people who take off their shoes is increasing not only in Australia and New Zealand, where the culture of walking barefoot has taken hold, but also in Europe and the United States.

The barefoot walking craze is here. It’s not just a phenomenon in our country. In Australia and New Zealand, where the barefoot walking culture is established, as well as in Europe and the United States, the number of people taking off their shoes is increasing.

A supplement long used in fitness circles to beef up muscles may be coming to a Meal, Ready to Eat, or MRE, near you. Congress could soon ask the military to look at including creatine in MREs, the staples of field nutrition across the military.

Carmen Cooper-Oguz, PT, DPT, MBA, has traveled the world far and wide, and yet she's always returned to the Mississippi Delta — the only place she's ever wanted to live.

Eating habits consistent with the Mediterranean diet, or DASH ("diet to combat high blood pressure"), may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to the results of a six-year study. Both the DASH and Mediterranean diets are considered heart-healthy and emphasize plant-based foods, healthy fats, lean proteins and low intake of processed foods and sugar.

Recent studies highlight the advantages of going barefoot and minimalist footwear, but experts advise a gradual transition to avoid injuries.