Standing up straight can become more of a challenge as you age. A hunched-over, forward-leaning posture—called hyperkyphosis—is more common in older adults. About 20 to 40 percent of people older than ...

If you’re outside in the cold or even just chilly in your house, you may notice your shoulders instinctually hunch forward. I know that when I’m outside in freezing temps, with my puffy winter jacket ...

Pediatric Spine Health: Nowadays, lifestyles have completely changed. Earlier, people paid attention to children's outdoor ...

Doctors warn slouching and too much screen time can cause early back and neck pain in kids. Know the signs, risks, and simple ways to protect growing spines.

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Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Given how much time many of us spend hunched over a screen, poor ...

It was certainly boring. To restore mobility after breaking my back, a physical therapist told me to walk around the house with a walker for 40 minutes, a few times a day. “Forty minutes is the ...

Look down at your phone. Now look at your neck. Now imagine a 60-year-old version of you with a hunch. Yep. This is what your phone is doing to your posture, and it’s not a good look. It seems ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Medical problems and prolonged electronics use can cause us to hunch over. These strategies can help. By Michele Stanten Standing ...