28/01/2026
Can shoes alter your mind? 🧠🤔
In a recent article published in The Conversation, Atom Sarkar, MD, PhD, FAANS, neurosurgeon at Global Neurosciences Institute and Professor of Neurosurgery at Drexel University College of Medicine, examines what neuroscience actually shows about foot sensation, balance, and focus.
The soles of the feet contain dense sensory receptors that continuously send information to the brain. While footwear can influence posture, movement, and body awareness, sensory stimulation alone is not equivalent to improving attention or cognitive performance.
The article discusses:
• How signals from the feet reach the somatosensory cortex
• The role of proprioception in balance and stability
• Why increased sensation does not automatically enhance cognition
• Where scientific evidence diverges from marketing claims
An evidence-based perspective on the brain–body connection from both clinical and academic neuroscience.
Read the full article here: https://tr.ee/eHGfWh