There’s a common belief that crossing your legs can lead to varicose veins: the enlarged, blue or purple veins that often develop just below the skin in our legs. Varicose veins are caused by ...

Crossing legs during flights increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), warns Dr. Neena Chandrasekaran. The cramped seating and prolonged immobility can restrict blood flow, leading to clot ...

In addition, some studies show that the simple movement of crossing our legs can help our brains to function better due to the ambidexterity required. And it’s also a learned behaviour ...