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5 Ways to Improve Posture as You Age

Strengthening core muscles and stretching exercises can help you improve your posture as you age. Learn what you can do and ...
To fix your posture, it's important to strengthen the back muscles and stretch the chest muscles daily. You should also spend more time walking.
You're taking a walk on a beautiful day and feeling great-until you turn your head and catch your shadow in silhouette.
In the first article of our series, we established why breathing is your superpower, impacting virtually all aspects of your health and wellness. In this second installment, we take a closer look at ...
Back pain, a widespread ailment, stems from prolonged sitting, poor posture, and inactivity. Simple adjustments like ...
Stand taller in 30 days with four simple standing moves—global extension, glute squeezes, banded face pulls, and single-leg ...
Is your screen time wrecking your posture? Maybe you've heard the term "tech neck" by now, but what is it, is it even real, how do you know if you have it, and most importantly, how can it be fixed?
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 ...
Downward-facing dog is a foundational staple in any vinyasa yoga class. While it may seem like a simple full-body stretch, ...
Good posture is not just about sitting straight. It can help you feel better, think more clearly, and could prevent nerve compression, poor tolerance of physical activity, and chronic pain. Poor ...
Your spine called—it’s tired of the slouching. Whether you’re sitting like a shrimp at your desk (we see you!) or craning your neck scrolling on that phone, poor posture can creep up on you quickly.
A good run can “fix” a lot of what ails you. Put a few miles between yourself and a bad mood, low energy, or an annoying work issue, and you’re bound to finish feeling better than you started. But ...