This posture doesn't require as much postural or core strength as others, which is why so may people default to it.

India, Nov. 14 -- Many of us cross our legs when we sit on the floor - but this position isn't completely without risks, especially for people with back trouble, say orthopaedic surgeons. Berlin (dpa) ...

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? Some 62% of people ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sitting cross-legged can benefit the hips by stretching muscles and ligaments, but it can also strain the spine and it's not suitable for people with back problems, say orthopaedic doctors. The ...