Poor posture can lead to arthritis, headaches, bone spurs, shallow breathing, jaw pain, herniated discs Proper posture consists of upright standing with eyes looking straight ahead, shoulders pulled ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...