STRAIGHTEN UP 
STRAIGHTEN UP You already know that changing your posture can make you look taller, but does the way you hold your body have the power to influence beauty on a deeper level? You bet. In recent studies, standing or sitting upright—spine straight, shoulders back—corresponded with lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol; feelings of enthusiasm, excitement, and strength; improved confidence and self-esteem; and even a stronger pulse. Plus, good posture allows for deeper, more complete breaths and therefore increased oxygen, an essential for circulation and waste removal in the body. Stand tall, and you experience an instant mind-body beauty boost.