To Fix Your Posture, Sit Like a Kid

To Fix Your Posture, Sit Like a Kid
Why emulating your younger self could help you move better
Tami Bulmash
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Jan 13, 2021
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Photo: Ivan De Sousa/EyeEm/Getty ImagesAfter a certain age, balance no longer comes naturally and requires more cognition and awareness for its preservation. Moreover, the mind-body connection is central to one’s equilibrium, with lack of poise suggesting balance issues may be present. Brad Manor, PhD, associate director of the Mobility and…
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Written by Tami Bulmash
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I write and teach about the mind-body connection and its relationship to health and well-being. More at https://www.bodyandposture.com/
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