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 ...

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 ...

WEST CHESTER — To highlight the importance of good posture for our health and well-being, state Senator Carolyn Comitta has introduced a resolution designating “Correct Posture Month” in Pennsylvania.

"Sit up at the dinner table. Stand up straight. Shoulders back. No slouchers in my house!" I imagine many of you recall Mom or Dad encouraging good posture. And once again, our parents were right. And ...

While it can be obvious to see the wear and tear a body goes through while doing manual labor, a desk job also can pose difficulties for a person's body. Sitting for eight hours a day can be ...

Proper posture helps minimize pressure through your joints and reduces the risk of injury during daily activities. "Bad" posture is often correctable with stretches and strengthening exercises, as ...

In the US, the message is clear: sitting up straight is good, and slouching is bad. But Beth Linker, author of "Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America", says it's more complicated than that. In her ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3′s Jackie Garrity discusses the importance of good posture. Also, see the new Pap smear test that can be done at home. To report a correction or typo, please email ...

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Strangers try to fix my posture. According to them, my shoulders slump, and my neck protrudes on a diagonal, as though I’m constantly reading a book or peering down at a phone screen. My critics come ...

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