According to a new study, human emotion and cognition are closely linked to body posture, and this link operates like a two-way street. Feeling depressed or frightened can cause a person’s head to drop or his posture to become tight and closed, but assuming these poses also seems to promote feelings of depression or fear. On top of that, poor posture can have many repercussions for your physical health later in life. If you’re a sloucher like most people, here’s some easy ways to actually fix your bad posture.
Stop slouching: These simple tips will help you improve your posture
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