Out of all the things I tried to fix my bad posture, it’s funny how a simple app did the trick. Having used it for a week now, I’ve started catching myself sitting straighter without even thinking ...

Let's test something out: if you're slouched over a computer or phone right now, mindfully sit up straight. You should immediately feel your core activating — proof that a strong center plays a ...

Good posture is considered attractive, but more importantly, it's an aspect of overall good health. To feel well, be free of pain, able to move and remain active and do the things we want to do, ...

A good run can “fix” a lot of what ails you. Put a few miles between yourself and a bad mood, low energy, or an annoying work issue, and you’re bound to finish feeling better than you started. But if ...

There’s a good chance you’re reading this hunched over. If you’re at your desk, your shoulders are likely rounded and creeping toward your ears. Ditto if you’re looking at your phone right now. Most ...

Hey, you’re no slouch (even your boss agrees). Still, there’s a good chance that your stance suggests otherwise. Indeed, poor posture is an exceedingly common problem that can be explained by a host ...

A few years ago, I went to see a physical therapist for back issues. He analyzed the problem and then said, “On the plus side, you’re in good physical shape, and you have pretty good posture.” “What ...

Iowa City, IA - A study of two postural interventions designed to prevent musculoskeletal symptoms among computer users found they had no effect [1]. However, several other studies of these issues ...

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Good posture is something that many people covet — and, in some time periods, was even expected. Who doesn’t remember images of women from a bygone era walking around while balancing stacks of books ...

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 ...