General Discussion

in that they have all crossed their legs at the knee. It has been shown for decades that not only is this "unladylike" (a minor point these days), but it is also unhealthy by virtue of cutting off the blood circulation in their legs. Sitting in this manner increases blood pressure and this increases the estimation of cardiovascular risk even when done so for brief periods of time. Crossed legs are also a cause of spider veins in the leg and can place stress on the lower back creating pain. A better posture would be to cross at the ankles, if at all.