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.

In today’s world, where long hours in front of screens and sedentary lifestyles are the norm, optimal body alignment is more important than ever. The rise of posture correctors offers a promising ...

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.

If you want to upgrade your daily walks, improve balance, strengthen your core, and stand taller, posture walking is worth ...

Nearly all sport-related injuries can be traced back to imbalances in a few key areas. Dr. Tim Brown, a seasoned sports medicine practitioner and trainer to some of the biggest names in surf, refers ...

Your grandmother was right about sitting up straight, but for reasons she probably never imagined. The hunched position most of us adopt throughout the day—leaning into computer screens, curving over ...

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.

We’ve been told to stand up straight as long as we’ve been able to stand, but sometimes it’s harder than it seems. We know why we should do it. Good posture looks good, feels good and makes us look ...

Doorway upper body stretches are also effective in relieving muscle tension, especially in the neck and shoulders. These ...

High heels are powerful. They change posture, boost confidence, and remain deeply embedded in fashion, work culture, and ...

It appears that even global pop stars may have a hard time standing up straight. In Taylor Swift's profile for TIME's 2023 Person of the Year, photos revealed that she wore the Forme Power Bra while ...