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.

Others prefer not to cross their legs at all and even to “man spread” as it’s become known, sitting with their knees wide apart on public transport while the people either side of them are ...

Can crossing your legs affect your health. Published 12:00 am Friday, June 29, 2018. By New York Times News Service. Q: Why do so many people cross their legs when they sit?

Some 62% of people cross right over left, 26% go the other way and 12% have no preference. There are typically two ways to sit in a chair and cross your legs, one is at the knee and the other is ...

A day at the waterpark is peak summer fun, especially for kids. But waterslides in particular come with a slew of health ...

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.

Many people prefer to cross one leg over the other. In the 1980s, ... Others prefer not to cross their legs at all and even to “man spread” as it’s become known, ...

People at high risk of blood clots are advised not to cross their legs for long periods of time because for them, impeding the flow of blood could increase their risk of a deep vein thrombosis.