Shrimp or tech neck? What your posture says about your health - Your purse, laptop and smartphone may be working against you ...

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.

Proper body alignment can help prevent excess strain on your joints, muscles and spine—alleviating pain and reducing the likelihood of injury. As a bonus, correct posture can boost your productivity ...

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 ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

If you’re looking for ways to improve your posture, you may have wondered: Do posture correctors work? There are many reasons you might be looking to sit and stand up straighter—not only may slouching ...

In old movies, kids who slouched got perked back up with a sharp crack of a ruler or a book slapped on the edge of the desk. Most of us never saw such drama, but we’ve probably all heard our parents ...

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 ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. I wasn't blessed with good posture. My mom, a Pilates teacher, likes to remind me that I have a curved ...