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Lots of research that links posture and pain is poor. There is no real evidence to suggest that poor posture will cause long-term problems. Everyone’s posture is slightly different but not everyone is in pain. In a 12-week study published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders in 2016, a group of 60 people were given movement sensors that measured the curvature in their spine and the movement in their pelvis as they did five tasks. The researchers found no correlation between their posture and their chance of having lower back pain.

There are many ways busy mums and dads, families, young people, office workers and older adults can build physical activity into their lives. Being physically active is easier than you think, especially if you make activity part of your daily routine.

The amount of activity you need to do each week depends on your age.

These gentle sitting exercises can be done at home and will help improve your mobility and prevent falls.

This 5-week plan consists of a series of equipment-free exercises designed to improve your strength and flexibility.

The workout instructions and pace are easy to follow to make sure you perform each exercise correctly and in time.

Easy ways for kids to keep active if you cannot get outdoors.

During social distancing, several countries are reporting an increase in home drinking.

There are lots of ways to keep disabled children and young people active – start off by choosing activities your child is interested in and adapt them

Welcome to Join the Movement, a National Lottery-funded campaign helping us all find ways to get active.

We're all about simple, fun and free ways to get active, both indoors and outdoors, that you can enjoy safely.

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You may think that you have little influence on your child, but the truth is parents often underestimate how much influence they have on their children. Studies have shown that even from an early age children develop ideas and attitudes about alcohol.

Parents and carers can play a key role in promoting a responsible attitude to alcohol.
Research shows that children may be protected from the negative effects of drinking if they have strong bonds with
family and if their parents:
• recognise and praise positive behaviour;
• set healthy examples;
• have accurate knowledge of the negative effects of alcohol.