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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We all know poor posture is bad for our health, but few realize just how deeply ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Given how much time many of us spend hunched over a screen, poor ...

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 ...

Look down at your phone. Now look at your neck. Now imagine a 60-year-old version of you with a hunch. Yep. This is what your phone is doing to your posture, and it’s not a good look. It seems ...