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, ...

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 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 ...

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Most of us do it without thinking, but crossing your legs can be a big deal for someone who has just suffered a stroke, according to a new study. Researchers from Germany found that people who are ...

You eat well, you exercise, and you even get the right amount of sleep (most nights, anyway; no one's perfect). But chances are, you've got some other little habits that are costing you in the health ...

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Dear Miss Manners: Could you please tell me - and all TV women - whether they should sit with their legs crossed at the knee. I was taught to sit with my legs together and just crossed at the ankle.

Some innocent habits can hurt your health. Feb. 20, 2014— -- intro: You eat well, you exercise, and you even get the right amount of sleep (most nights, anyway; no one's perfect). But chances are ...