(The Conversation) – Are you sitting comfortably? Just pause for a moment and without adjusting, notice your posture. What are your legs doing? Are they crossed? And are you a right or left crosser?

Most of us were told off at some point for how we sat. “Don’t cross your legs, you’ll ruin your knees.” “You’ll get varicose veins.” “Sit properly.” “Sit up straight.” It belongs to that familiar pile ...

That comfortable cross-legged position you unconsciously slip into during meetings, while watching television, or working at your desk might feel natural and relaxed, but beneath the surface, it’s ...

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 ...