The source features a conversation with Dr. Courtney Connley, a renowned foot health expert who emphasizes the fundamental importance of feet to overall longevity and physical and mental well-being. She explains how modern footwear choices, such as shoes that are too tight or have excessive cushioning, weaken feet and can lead to a variety of conditions, including plantar fasciitis and pain in other parts of the body. Dr. Connley advocates strengthening feet through specific exercises and wearing functional shoes with wide toe spaces and thin soles to restore natural function and reduce the risk of injury. The conversation also addresses the benefits of walking in preventing serious conditions and offers practical tips for improving foot health at any age.
