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Monday, March 25, 2013

Are you sitting up straight? The surprising side-effects of bad posture...


Check your posture - and adjust...

Bad posture can really screw things up. Here are some surprising side-effects of slumping.

* People who walk with bad posture report feeling more depressed with lower energy levels.

* Slouching can raise your blood pressure by inhibiting blood circulation.

* Chronic slumpers often wind up with leaky bladders due to weakened muscles.

* Poor posture can give you heartburn by pushing everything up towards the esophagus. 

* Slouching can trigger headaches and asthma attacks by inhibiting oxygen intake.

Bad posture can even take a toll on confidence and concentration. Students who sit up straight for tests tend to score better than those who slouch. 

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