Barbie Foot Challenge Trending on TikTok, Doctors Warn of the Dangers

Dream - The Barbie movie is currently very popular and a box office hit. This doll is so iconic, as her appearance is considered perfect. Many people think that this Barbie movie has a light story, but it actually has a quite 'heavy' theme, which is the inner turmoil of the character that begins because of her foot condition.

In this film, Barbie is always shown wearing high heels, which makes her feet naturally walk on tiptoes and perfectly arched. In one scene, "Barbie" Margot Robbie takes off her high heels while maintaining her perfectly arched feet like a doll's.

This has led many people to create a challenge and become popular on the TikTok platform. The viral TikTok trend is called the "#barbiefootchallenge". Netizens are uploading videos of themselves walking on tiptoes perfectly like Barbie.

According to Sari Priesand, a foot disease expert at the University of Michigan, this challenge can be dangerous. It is highly risky and can cause injuries to the feet.

"It's okay to try this trend once to see if you can do it. But if you repeatedly try to do it or try to walk like that, it's not normal. Doing this for a long time can be dangerous and cause injuries," said Priesand, as quoted from Insider.

According to Priesand, she often encounters patients with severe injuries due to wearing high heels. This should be a warning for women who regularly wear them.

"I have seen patients who have been injured due to wearing high heels, and it is quite common. These types of injuries include sprained and strained ankles or feet," said Priesand.

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Walking for 30 Minutes Can Lower Blood Pressure

Dream - Exercise is a routine that everyone should do. Many people are lazy to exercise because they think it takes a long time and requires a lot of energy.

However, exercise can be done in a relatively short duration and does not require too much energy. One simple exercise that is very beneficial for health is walking.

Regularly walking for 30 minutes is claimed to be able to maintain heart health. In addition, walking for 30 minutes also has other benefits such as the following:

1. Improves Blood Circulation

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"Regular walking can improve blood flow to the heart and the entire body, thus helping to strengthen the heart and maintain its health," said Dr. Bobby Arfhan, a Heart Specialist, on his Instagram post.

2. Improves Heart Strength

The strength of the heart and its function to pump blood throughout the body will be more optimal if you walk for 30 minutes every day.

3. Increases Lung Capacity

"When you walk, your lungs work harder to pump air into your body, thus strengthening your lungs and increasing their capacity."

4. Lowers Blood Pressure

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This habit is suitable for people with high blood pressure or a similar condition. Walking for 30 minutes every day can help prevent hypertension and other heart diseases.

5. Decreases the Risk of Heart Disease

"With increased blood circulation, heart strength, lung capacity, and lowered blood pressure, regularly walking can help reduce your risk of heart disease," he concluded.

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