Fix your posture, get rid of the dowager's hump, and relieve neck tension in 10 minutes a day

A Chinese osteopath has demonstrated a simple four-exercise routine for office workers who tend to slouch; all you need is a small pillow or a yoga block. Here is what to do:

— Place the pillow vertically and move your head from side to side. Perform 3 sets of 20 repetitions for each side.

— Press your forehead against the pillow, lift your head, and hold briefly at the top. Perform 3 sets of 20 repetitions.

— Rest your ear against the pillow—first the right, then the left—as if turning over in your sleep. Perform 3 sets of 20 repetitions for each side.

— Rest your chin on the pillow and gently stretch your neck. Hold the position for 1 minute; perform 3 sets.

With regular practice, the "buffalo hump" (fat deposit at the base of the neck) diminishes, posture improves, and neck tension is relieved.