Drs. Dr. Courtney Conley & Milica McDowell: WALK, Your Life Depends on It!

Unlocking the Power of Walking: Feet, Movement, and Health.

 This episode dives deep into how something as simple as walking is a foundational pillar for health, longevity, and overall well-being. Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes expert insights from Dr. Courtney Conley and Dr. Melissa McDowell, you'll learn practical strategies to optimize foot health, rethink footwear choices, and incorporate walking into everyday life for maximum benefit.

 In this episode:

· Why walking is considered a sixth vital sign and what it means for health assessment

· The evidence-based optimal step range and busting myths around 10,000 steps

· How foot strength and proper footwear influence pain, injury, and longevity

· The biochemistry of walking and its effects on hormones, brain health, and disease prevention

· Strategies clinicians and individuals can use to operationalize walking as a therapeutic and preventive tool

· Challenging misconceptions about shoes, orthotics, and barefoot walking