If you were to ask me to sit at my desk with my feet flat on the floor for an entire workday, I simply could not. And neither could a lot of people, I would assume. In fact, I’ve quickly learned from ...

Hours of Zoom calls, late-night study sessions, and long gaming marathons all share one thing in common: you’re stuck in a ...

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 ...

Sitting cross-legged, a seemingly harmless habit, may pose risks to your spinal health. Research indicates that prolonged periods in this position can ...

According to UCLA Health, good posture is essential because it helps you keep your spine aligned while moving and sitting. Specific benefits include fewer injuries, less muscle fatigue, and better ...

Watch someone settle cross-legged into any situation—floor, couch, somehow managing it in an office chair—and you're seeing ...

If your legs swell after sitting for a while, here are some things you could try to reduce it. Leg swelling is also known as edema [Shutterstock] Due to the kind of jobs most of us do, or other ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Standing has been offered as a way to boost heart ...