Posture
What if everything you knew about posture was wrong?
We've always been led to believe that slouching in our chairs will lead to back pain, but new research suggests many of our common assumptions about posture are wrong. Curtin University's Professor… Audio
Want to ward off pain during ageing? Exercise harder
Engaging in high levels of physical activities, such as running or a game of tennis, once a week can help stave off chronic musculoskeletal pain as we age. That's the key finding from a new study out… Audio
How carrying a tune can lead to better health
We've all seen the incredibly positive social impacts of people taking to their balconies, windows, and rooftops to sing to one another during the pandemic. But there are health benefits to singing as… Audio
Galen Cranz - keeping you on the edge of your seat
Professor of Social Architecture at the University of California, Galen Cranz hasn't had conventional chairs in her house for some 20 years, out of concern for how damaging they are to our health. She… Audio
Expert on the human spine
Today's expert is all about the back. David Kieser is a clinical senior lecturer and spine and orthopaedic surgeon. He talks to Jesse about having back pain. Audio
Why dangerous falls are on the rise around the world
Globally, falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional deaths worldwide after traffic accidents. And modern lifestyles are making our balance worse, leaving us more vulnerable to… Audio
Student schoolbags cause excessive pressure on young spines
New research by world-leading spinal surgeon Dr Ken Hansraj shows that heavy and overcrowded schoolbags are causing serious danger to children's growing spines. Audio
Bad posture: changing how we hold our bodies
Are you a slumper, a sloucher, maybe a leaner? We all have ways of holding our bodies. Most of us, not perfectly. Auckland physiotherapist Stacey Law talks sitting, standing, stretching and the best… Audio