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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 when to get help.
Memories of my mom reminding me to “Sit up straight!” come to mind every time I think about my sometimes less-than-stellar posture. Younger me may have thought it was just a bit of harmless nagging, ...
Have you been slacking in the posture department? Thanks to our smartphones, iPads and more, many of us spend our days with our necks craning down to stare at our devices. Working from home has also ...
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 ...
Balance board exercises are becoming increasingly popular as an effective way to improve core strength and stability ...
A body mechanics expert reveals the secret to how to train yourself to have better posture with a couple of simple posture exercises. “Posture” is probably the most powerful word in the English ...
Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand. Hinge forward at the hips, maintaining a straight back. Extend and slightly bend your arms, lifting them out to the sides. Use control to lower. Perform 3 sets ...
Health reporter Kim Schewitz found doing exercises to fix her rounded shoulders embarrassing as a teen. But she's noticed a vibe shift: correcting your posture feels like a burgeoning wellness craze.