Your parents may have told you to sit up straight, but that’s not the only reason why it’s important to maintain good posture. A lifetime of slouching can cause physical discomfort as we age — and ...

People can train themselves to have better standing posture, so why not apply that same logic to your sleep position?

From a young age we’re told to stand up straight. Many people probably even have memories of walking around the house with a book on their head to help improve their posture (I know I do). But why is ...

Did your parent or a grandparent ever poke your back so you would pull your shoulders back? Or perhaps a teacher reminding you to sit up straight and at attention? Or maybe you (like me) have gotten ...

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, ...

"Sit up straight!" - we've all heard that command barked at us many times. For years we've been told that good posture means standing tall, shoulders back and your spine straight as a rod. But that ...

Have you ever seen a candid photo of yourself and were shocked to see you have rounded shoulders exuding poor posture? As most of us are aware, having bad posture, whether standing or sitting, can ...

(CNN) — If you’ve ever caught yourself slouching at your desk and immediately jerked your shoulders back and straightened your spine, you know the struggle. Within minutes, you’re slumped over again.

While it can be obvious to see the wear and tear a body goes through while doing manual labor, a desk job also can pose difficulties for a person's body. Sitting for eight hours a day can be ...

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 ...