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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Gizmo makes you sit up straight – or else </title><link>http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/02/1950765.aspx</link><description>By Kristin Kalning, tech editor

What it is: The iPosture, $64.95 from www.iposture.com. 

What it claims to do: This little electronic gizmo is designed to improve your posture. The monitor, which is the size of a silver dollar, senses when you slouch</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)</generator><item><title>Gizmo makes you sit up straight – or else </title><link>http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/02/1950765.aspx#1954764</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:37:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1954764</guid><dc:creator>Rosy from Rhode Island</dc:creator><description>I think this is a great idea and I would love to try it. I have terrible posture and find that it is getting worse. My grandmother isn't around any longer to remind me to straigthen up, so this could do the trick. </description></item><item><title>Gizmo makes you sit up straight – or else </title><link>http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/02/1950765.aspx#1954836</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:06:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1954836</guid><dc:creator>Lauren, Ardmore, Oklahoma</dc:creator><description>Well I'm a notorious sloucher, and I'm getting married soon...so the last thing I want is slouching wedding photos...sign me up!</description></item><item><title>Gizmo makes you sit up straight – or else </title><link>http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/02/1950765.aspx#1954926</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:43:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1954926</guid><dc:creator>Beck, DC</dc:creator><description>I might have to try this! I have mild scoliosis, though. Do you think the scoliosis will negate the benefits of the iPosture?</description></item><item><title>Gizmo makes you sit up straight – or else </title><link>http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/02/1950765.aspx#1955144</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:34:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1955144</guid><dc:creator>Dr Joseph Kim, USA</dc:creator><description>This looks like a very interesting concept. I'll have to write a blog post about it.</description></item><item><title>Gizmo makes you sit up straight – or else </title><link>http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/02/1950765.aspx#1955301</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:07:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1955301</guid><dc:creator>NRR</dc:creator><description>this sounds like a good idea. &amp;nbsp;You don't start out with bad habits your learn them so why not learn the good ones... with some help. Anyway don't they say it takes about 90 days to really have a habit stick?</description></item><item><title>Gizmo makes you sit up straight – or else </title><link>http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/02/1950765.aspx#1955702</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:51:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1955702</guid><dc:creator>Kathleen from MN</dc:creator><description>At the age of 62, with fibromyalgia, arthritus, and osteoporosis, I have a tendency to slouch somewhat, especially when I'm tired. &amp;nbsp;This could help me prevent the hump I see on some older people. &amp;nbsp;I'd like to give it a try.</description></item><item><title>Gizmo makes you sit up straight – or else </title><link>http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/02/1950765.aspx#1955761</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:36:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1955761</guid><dc:creator>Robert Warsak, D.C., Franklin Lakes, NJ</dc:creator><description>It is a great idea and concept to have something remind you to sit/stand up straight. Most people will do it for a short period of time before reverting back to their old bad postural habits. Good posture can have a significant impact on improving your overall health. I preach it daily to my patients.</description></item><item><title>Gizmo makes you sit up straight – or else </title><link>http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/02/1950765.aspx#1955887</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1955887</guid><dc:creator>Rick Levandowski, baghdad, Iraq</dc:creator><description>Now if they'd just have a zapper that detects the proximity of a donut or chitlains!</description></item><item><title>Gizmo makes you sit up straight – or else </title><link>http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/02/1950765.aspx#1955976</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:04:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1955976</guid><dc:creator>Adam, Long Island, NY</dc:creator><description>This sounds like it might be good for nighttime driving.</description></item><item><title>Gizmo makes you sit up straight – or else </title><link>http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/02/1950765.aspx#2016834</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:31:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:2016834</guid><dc:creator>J</dc:creator><description>I'd prefer spending a little more for a wii with wii fit. It will serve the same purpose but offers more of a variety. </description></item></channel></rss>