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 ...

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 ...

Growing up in the South, I was reminded by my mother not to hunch over my plate like an animal every night at dinner. When I entered junior cotillion as a preteen, I learned proper deportment along ...

More than 31 million Americans experience poor posture at some point, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Bad posture can lead to a range of health problems, including back and neck ...

Have you ever admired the beautiful way a ballet dancer stands? Here are some tips to help you maintain good posture on a daily basis, even without taking dance classes: Your computer monitor should ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Once you have better equipment, being mindful of how you’re ...

As a kid, I can vividly remember my parents patiently explaining why "sitting up straight" was important for both physical health and social perception. But I also remember wondering why either of ...

Your mom was right when she told you to "sit up straight." Good posture can help prevent back and neck pain. It also aids your balance. Regular exercise is essential to keep AS from getting worse. It ...

There I was, slouched over in my desk chair per usual, my lower back hunched and my shoulders tilted over to one armrest (a nice two-for-one slouch), when Garner’s video popped up on my feed. One ...

Travel—the ultimate test of patience, endurance, and your spine’s will to live. As a single mom with three teenagers who ...