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·June 10, 2022·4 min read

Posture Assessed in Health Exam Detects Cognitive Decline

An older person's posture may give clues to hidden cognitive decline, a new study reports.

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·May 16, 2022·4 min read

If You Stand Like Superman or Wonder Woman, Would You Feel Stronger?

A new meta-analysis study reviews the effects of body posture on positive self-perception, reporting a dominant pose or strong upright posture can help people feel, and behave, more confidently.

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·June 9, 2019·4 min read

Posture impacts how you perceive your food

Whether you stand up to eat or sit for dinner, your posture influences how much you enjoy your meal. Standing to eat mutes taste perception and reduces sensory sensitivity, resulting in a decreased enjoyment of food.

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·August 4, 2018·4 min read

Math + Good Posture = Better Scores

A new study reveals sitting up straight can improve your performance in math. Slumping, researchers say, is a defensive posture that can trigger old negative associations.

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·August 5, 2015·5 min read

Could Your Sleep Position Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?

According to a new study, sleeping on your side helps the clear the brain of some neurotoxins, like amyloid beta, and could potentially reduce risk for developing some neurodegenerative disorders.