A hunched back, medically known as kyphosis, often becomes more pronounced after age 40 and affects up to 40 percent of adults over 60. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

August 4, 2026

Happy Tuesday! Today, we’ll cover hunchback —when your spine's natural curve becomes abnormal—and how to reverse it. Plus, an underrated full-body exercise that farmers do. Let's get started. Chrisy Trudeau Managing Editor Hunchback: Spine’s Natural Curve Becomes Abnormal–Here’s How to Reverse It A hunched back, medically known as kyphosis, often becomes more pronounced after age 40 and affects up to 40 percent of adults over 60. SHARE*      READ NOW The Farmer’s Carry Is an Underrated Full-Body Exercise, Here’s How to Do It When the crops come in there’s a lot of work to do. These exercises use produce to produce gains. SHARE*      READ NOW Top Stories Health Care 1st ‘Flesh-Eating Bacteria’ Death Reported in Florida This Year: Officials READ NOW ＞       Health News Shortbread Cookie Recall Expanded Across US READ NOW ＞       WORDS OF WISDOM The bluebird carries the sky on his back. – Henry David Thoreau – Healthy Living Natural Medicine How to Make a Soothing Eye Mask to Help You Sleep READ NOW ＞       Self Improvement How ‘Present You’ Can Radically Improve the Well-Being of ‘Future You’ READ NOW ＞       Workout of the Day Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly Occupational Therapist Standing Toe Touches This exercise is a great way to improve cardiovascular health, flexibility, and balance. Step 1: Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart and your hands extended to the sides at shoulder level. Step 2: Bend forward at the hips and touch your left foot with your right hand, taking about 1 second to move down. Step 3: Come back up, then repeat on the other side. Step 4: This counts as 1 repetition. Try to perform 30 repetitions per set and 3 sets. You can either perform this exercise on one side at a time or alternate sides, depending on your preference. As the number of sets increases, this workout will become more challenging, but that’s the goal. Feel free to experiment with different sets and repetitions to determine what works best for you. Tips for Success for Older Adults ° Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and hold a chair or wall for balance. ° Soften your knees; do not lock them. ° Hinge forward slowly from the hips, reaching toward your shins or toes. ° Go only as far as is comfortable—stop if you feel strain. ° Breathe steadily and return to standing slowly. Explore More Fitness Worth a Look Epoch Buy Every “Side Sleeper” NEEDS This New Doctor-Designed Knee Pillow       Contributed by Gan Jing World 7 Easy Recipes Using Hard Boiled Eggs (That Aren’t Deviled Eggs) Exercise Your Brain Spot the Difference SPOT Today's Hurdle GUESS Relaxing Music PLAY Play our popular Crossword, Word Wipe, and Jumble Daily. Looking for more Spot the Difference? Play it here and here. Want to play something else? See all games. Thank you for reading Rise & Shine! Enjoying this newsletter? We'd love to hear how we can make it even better! Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share this sign up link with your friend. Prefer push notifications? Download The Epoch Times from the App Store or Google Play. Trouble viewing this email? View in browser. The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of many experts and journalists. The Epoch Times encourages you to make your own healthcare decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional. * When sharing an article, giftaccess@TheEpochTimes.com is added to the list of recipients. If your friend is not already a subscriber, we will send them a special link for free access to the article. Our Rise & Shine newsletter is one of the best ways to receive vital health news and information. Manage your email preferences here or unsubscribe from Rise & Shine here. Copyright © 2026 The Epoch Times, All rights reserved. The Epoch Times. 129 West 29th Street, Fl 8, New York, NY 10001 | Contact Us