DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to “stand up straight” and “put your shoulders back.” She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I’m only 17.

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Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate ...

Remember those constant reminders from your parents to “stand up straight”? It turns out they were onto something. Good posture is more than just a confidence boost—it’s essential for your health and ...

A massage therapist breaks down the keys to sitting with proper posture while working from home—and how to correct imbalances. Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase ...

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BOLIVAR, Mo. (KY3) - Whether you spend long hours at your desk or scrolling on your phone, all that time can take its toll on your body if you aren’t watching your posture. “I’m an orthopedic surgeon ...

You must remember your parents saying, "Stand up straight," countless times. At first, it's easy to ignore their advice because you don't understand why you need to do so. What you probably didn't ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We all know poor posture is bad for our health, but few realize just how deeply ...

A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century. You’ll want to sit down for this. By Matt Richtel For decades, the idea of standing properly upright carried ...