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 ...

A decline in posture is often thought to be an inevitable consequence of aging. It is common to see older individuals adopt a stooped posture, characterized by a forward-drawn head and a rounded upper ...

Forme®'s technology integrates function, fashion, and therapy into a smart clothing wearable system. Originally developed by an orthopedic surgeon, the innovation was inspired by a deeply personal ...

Poppy Brown does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Posture correctors are devices worn under or over ...

The concept of focusing on a neutral spine should be applied to both your golf game and your workout routine. A neutral spine is the foundation of good posture and can have a direct impact on ...

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.

Researchers examined the effects of text neck on the spine and found it can affect alignment when you’re running or walking (not just looking at your phone). The side effects of text neck may also ...