Good posture is something that many people covet — and, in some time periods, was even expected. Who doesn’t remember images of women from a bygone era walking around while balancing stacks of books ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We all know poor posture is bad for our health, but few realize just how deeply ...

Remember those constant reminders from your parents to “stand up straight”? It turns out they were onto something. Good posture is more than just a confidence boost—it’s essential for your health and ...

A few years ago, I went to see a physical therapist for back issues. He analyzed the problem and then said, “On the plus side, you’re in good physical shape, and you have pretty good posture.” “What ...

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 ...

A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century. You’ll want to sit down for this. By Matt Richtel For decades, the idea of standing properly upright carried ...