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 ...

One common cause of a curved back is poor posture. This type, called postural kyphosis, usually develops over time due to ...

Currently, osteoporosis “thinning bones” is considered a public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans. It’s also considered a silent disease, as one may never know a diagnosis until a ...

Utter the word “posture.” Then watch most people instinctively yank their shoulders back. They puff out their chests, lock the knees and go as ramrod straight as possible. And they probably think ...

Osteoporosis occurs when your body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. The disease is often described as silent because your bones may weaken over time without causing outward ...