Standing up straight can become more of a challenge as you age. A hunched-over, forward-leaning posture—called hyperkyphosis—is more common in older adults. About 20 to 40 percent of people older than ...

Stand tall or sit on a box/chair, ribs stacked over pelvis. Bend one arm and glide hand along chest while continuing to slide ...

Building core muscle strength can also help, Dr. Botros says. “It's important to also recognize where there's unequal distribution of muscle tension because that can affect posture. So, if you are ...

As a child, being told to sit or stand up straight may have felt like a nuisance, but those adults in your life were on to something: Good posture helps you stay healthy and pain-free. “It can affect ...