Good posture is not just about sitting straight. It can help you feel better, think more clearly, and could prevent nerve compression, poor tolerance of physical activity, and chronic pain. Poor ...

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.

Not a day goes past without stories about the risks of working in the modern world. We hear the dangers of too much screen time, working excessive hours, drinking too much coffee, and a battalion of ...

BEING glued to your computer for hours sets you up for back and neck pain. Make sure you stretch and walk around every half hour. How would you like to look slimmer and taller, improve your mood, ...

The spine plays a significant role in holding an upright posture, giving stability with movements, guarding the spinal cord, and facilitating signal passing between the brain and the body. This ...

Heed your mother’s correction: Sit up straight. There’s a reason this advice has been passed down for generations — proper posture is important. After all, posture affects so many aspects of your ...