In some cultures, sitting on the ground is common, but that tends not to be the case in the U.S. — should it be?

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 ...

Health specialists say that sitting cross-legged on the floor may help improve flexibility, balance, and longevity — but warn ...

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 ...

Have wires as well as legs become crossed? I suspect that the question was about sitting with legs crossed while the answers relate to sitting cross-legged. Sitting with legs crossed is a position ...

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 percent of ...

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 ...

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 ...