This is the first in a special series of articles that I plan to run on new health-improving technologies for busy people. Bad posture can have serious negative effects on a person’s health. As I ...

From mild discomfort to chronic pain, poor posture is now a common concern across all age groups. Health experts emphasize that early intervention with simple ergonomic changes can prevent long-term ...

Laptops are more likely to induce back pain than desktops because they can be used anywhere. Whether you are sitting on the ground or in a chair, your back and wrist should be kept as straight as ...

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 ...

If you have a sedentary job that involves typing on a keyboard and moving a mouse, then you're almost certainly adopting this posture without realizing it. And your body will make you pay for it ...

Marjie Gilliam is an International Sports Sciences Master certified personal trainer and fitness consultant. She owns Custom Fitness Personal Training Services LLC. Send email to marjie@ohtrainer.com.