Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...

Back fat tends to show up quietly after 50, settling around the upper or lower back, no matter how consistent your walks, ab routines, or diet seem to be. This area responds best to muscular tension ...

"Stand up straight!" If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably heard that your entire life. But what does it really mean? The basic understanding of "good" posture involves keeping your head ...

Arm swinging exercises can significantly enhance cardiovascular health by increasing heart rate and improving blood ...

Pilates instructor Abby McLachlan says the Pilates roll down can 'reset your spine' in just two minutes per day (Getty Images) Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, ...

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.

Let’s be real. You’re probably reading this hunched over your phone or slumped in front of your computer. No judgment—we’ve all been there. That dull ache between your shoulder blades? The stiff neck ...

Most people consider that they have good posture, especially those who are active and care for and ride horses. But as we get older, and with the stresses of life, our posture can become compromised — ...