Q: Why do so many people cross their legs when they sit? Are there health consequences? A:While some people say they find it more comfortable to cross their legs at the ankles or knees while sitting, ...

SAN ANTONIO — When you go to any doctor's office they often take your vitals first thing, including your blood pressure. That happens for many of us at the dentist's office, and it has some people ...

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 ...

Are you a cross-legged sitter? I am, as are 81 percent of participants we asked in an Instagram poll. My preferred sitting pose is having one leg crossed over the knee or sometimes crossing my legs at ...

Summertime sends us outside—walking, running, hiking, biking, or standing still trying to catch a breeze. What do these activities have in common? They require us to use the power of our legs. In fact ...

Ankle instability is often the result of nerve and ligament damage. These exercises can help get you back on, and stay on, your feet. Credit...Izaiah Johnson for The New York Times Supported by By ...