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, ...

SAN ANTONIO — When you go to any doctor's office they often take your vitals first thing, including your blood pressure. That happens for many of us at the dentist's office, and it has some people ...

Health experts warn that sitting with crossed legs for extended periods can increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), ...

Q: Why do so many people cross their legs when they sit? Are there health consequences? A:While some people say they find it more comfortable to cross their legs at the ankles or knees while sitting, ...

As surprising as it may seem, the way we sit can reveal a lot about how we feel in certain situations. Body language is our body’s way of expressing emotions and thoughts – from nervous hand movements ...

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 ...

Are you a cross-legged sitter? I am, as are 81 percent of participants we asked in an Instagram poll. My preferred sitting pose is having one leg crossed over the knee or sometimes crossing my legs at ...

Alice Gibbs is a Newsweek Senior Internet Trends & Culture Reporter based in the U.K. For the last two years she has specialized in viral trends and internet news, with a particular focus on animals, ...