A fascinating study reveals that walking barefoot can boost cognitive abilities in teenagers! Conducted by researchers Taehun Kim, Dae Yun Seo, Jun Hyun Bae, and Jin Han, this study involved 59 adolescent boys divided into three groups: control, sneaker, and barefoot. For 12 weeks, the sneaker and barefoot groups walked for 40 minutes, four times a week, while the control group engaged in self-study.
The results were eye-opening! The barefoot group had a noticeable decrease in Gamma and H-beta brain waves and a significant increase in sensorimotor rhythm (SMR) and Alpha waves. In comparison, the control group saw a drop in SMR waves and an increase in Theta waves, and the sneaker group only showed a decrease in SMR waves.
When resting with their eyes open, the barefoot walkers showed a boost in H-beta, M-beta, SMR, and Alpha waves. Even more exciting, they experienced a significant increase in cognitive speed and concentration, along with a reduction in brain stress.
This research suggests that a simple activity like barefoot walking can be a powerful way to enhance cognitive functions in adolescents. So, if you’re looking for a brain boost, maybe it’s time to kick off those shoes and hit the ground running!
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