good posture affects brain functions, science says
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Good Posture Affects Brain Functions, Science Says
Good Posture Affects Brain Functions, Science Says
The way people stand, sit and walk can actually impact how one thinks and feels for
the day—that according to science.
Body language is closely linked to posture; how a person moves his body affects
how others perceive his moods and habits. In terms of scientific research, the two factors
overlap often. Body language and posture, however, are vital factors that also influence
an individual’s thoughts.
Studies Concerning Posture
A study from the Ohio State University in 2003 reported that physical behaviour is
capable of influencing an individual’s opinions. For example, when participants shook
their heads to disagree or nodded in agreement, these actions affected their opinions
unconsciously. The study also revealed that when participants hugged themselves, they
reduced their physical pain.
Behavioural scientist Erik Peper’s extensive research also dove into this area. He
regularly encourages his students to stand up and stretch to promote feelings of
positivity. For example, sitting up strong evokes positive memories, or encourages the
person to think of something positive in general.
Standing Tall (Literally) Encourages Power
Body language can be used to signify confidence. Expansive postures (e.g.
spreading of limbs and opening the body) and body size are enough to express power in
the presence of peers.
Researchers from Harvard University and Columbia University show that body
language promoting power has an effect on subconscious decision making. The study
measured each participant’s appetite for risk in constricted or powerful poses. Those who
maintained confident and upright poses felt more in control and were 45 per cent most
likely to take a bet.
Correcting Posture and Alignment
People can easily correct their posture
concerns through alignment exercises or simple
measures, such as waist trainers. A number of
postural deviations, however, occur because
the muscles that work to hold joints are
imbalanced. One of the easiest ways to remedy
these is by strengthening underactive muscles
and stretching the overactive ones.
A person’s posture says much about his
personality. How he holds himself can also
dictate his moods and emotions for the day.
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http://www.medicaldaily.com/pulse/good-posture-and-intelligence-how-standing-
straight-helps-your-memory-and-brain-327666