DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to “stand up straight” and “put your shoulders back.” She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I’m only 17.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to "stand up straight" and "put your shoulders back." She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I'm only 17.

How bad is your posture, really? The 'Triple S' is the quickest way to check for correct posture. All you need is a wall. I hate to admit it, but I’m a sloucher. When I’m working, when I’m watching TV ...

If you're experiencing back pain or headache pain, one of the causes may surprise you: your posture. Poor posture can contribute to everything from injury to fatigue. Good posture is more than ...

Nearly all sport-related injuries can be traced back to imbalances in a few key areas. Dr. Tim Brown, a seasoned sports medicine practitioner and trainer to some of the biggest names in surf, refers ...

From a young age we’re told to stand up straight. Many people probably even have memories of walking around the house with a book on their head to help improve their posture (I know I do). But why is ...

Standing exercises to build upper body strength after 50, guided by a certified trainer, to improve posture and muscle tone.

People can train themselves to have better standing posture, so why not apply that same logic to your sleep position?