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 ...

Posture refers to how a person holds themselves when sitting or standing, particularly in their back, neck, and shoulders. Certain types of posture may cause pain, discomfort, or other symptoms. A ...

Although I have always been tall, I have never been known for my posture. As early as middle school, one of my basketball and volleyball coaches began regularly correcting my posture. She would poke ...

Put a finger down if you sit hunched over a computer for multiple hours a day. Now put another finger down if you have poor posture and achy muscles because of it. If you have two fingers down, it may ...

Posture is a term that describes the position in which a person holds their body when sitting or standing. Poor posture can give rise to back and joint pain. However, a person can improve their ...

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A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century. You’ll want to sit down for this. By Matt Richtel For decades, the idea of standing properly upright carried ...

Posture is the position of your body when you’re standing or sitting. It describes how your spine is aligned with your head, shoulders, and hips. There’s no “perfect” posture, just as there are no ...

"Stand up straight!" If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably heard that your entire life. But what does it really mean? The basic understanding of "good" posture involves keeping your head ...