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3 Unexpected Ways Good Posture Can Change Your Mood

Sitting upright for just a few minutes can improve the way you feel.
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Technology's pervasive presence in our lives may come with its perks, but according to Harvard social psychologist Amy Cuddy, "we spend a lot more time slouching now than we did 10 years ago, because we're over our phones all the time."

In the video above, Cuddy explains how good posture can help alleviate symptoms of depression and shares one way to put your phone to good use.

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