There are a lot of scary medical rumors floating around about why crossing your legs is a definite don't. But is there any actual science behind the idea that sitting with your legs crossed can be bad ...

Crossing your legs is such a common gesture that we hardly pay attention to it anymore. Yet, behind this seemingly banal reflex lie social codes, gender norms, and health impacts. A learned reflex, ...

If you’re reading this sat down, I’m willing to bet that you’re crossing your legs. I certainly am while writing it. Whether you prefer to cross your right over your left (62 per cent), your left over ...

Crossing your legs while you're sitting is a comfortable position for many of us, but you may have heard that crossing your legs isn't the healthiest position for your body. And I hate to be the ...

Infertility, high blood pressure, varicose veins and back pain have been attributed to leg crossing – but what does the evidence say? Almost everyone crosses their legs, whether it’s conscious or ...