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.

How Crossing Your Legs Hurts Your Heart Some innocent habits can hurt your health.

Although it can feel like a natural sitting position for so many of us, we’ve probably been told at some point down the line that crossing your legs is bad for you. Maybe it was your mother ...

Crossing your legs might lead to some major health defects and impact numerous parts of the body, according to the Conversation.

But while high blood pressure is bad for your health, there is no evidence that leg crossing contributes to the condition. Varicose veins are another reason we’re told not to cross our legs.

Crossing your legs while seated can lead to issues with your posture and a temporary spike in blood pressure, studies say. Here's how to sit instead.

People who are able to cross their legs soon after having a severe stroke appear to be more likely to have a good recovery compared to people who can't cross their legs. That's according to new ...

Crossing legs during flights increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), warns Dr. Neena Chandrasekaran. The cramped seating and prolonged immobility can restrict blood flow, leading to clot ...