(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?

You probably cross your legs at least once while you’re having dinner, working at your desk, or pretty much any time you sit down. Odds are, you don’t even realize you’re doing it — you just sit and ...

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 ...

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 ...

October 11, 2011 — Patients with severe stroke who can cross their legs within 15 days of the event are apt to have fewer neurologic deficits and better outcomes at 1 year than those who can't, a new ...

A:While some people say they find it more comfortable to cross their legs at the ankles or knees while sitting, in most cases the position is habitually chosen because of custom, etiquette or modesty.

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