Heed your mother’s correction: Sit up straight. There’s a reason this advice has been passed down for generations — proper posture is important. After all, posture affects so many aspects of your ...

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.

Not a day goes past without stories about the risks of working in the modern world. We hear the dangers of too much screen time, working excessive hours, drinking too much coffee, and a battalion of ...

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 ...

As a child, you might remember your parents reminding you to sit up straight and not to slouch. What might have been annoying then is actually pretty good advice now. Here’s why good posture is so ...

On the couch? At your dining room table? At the counter? In bed? The answer matters because it’s important to focus on good posture while working from home to prevent a tight neck, sore back and ...