Ever tried to sit cross-legged and found it a lot more challenging than you did as a kid? That’s because, after decades of being less active and sitting all day, both your hips and knees become ...

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 ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

The notion that sitting isn’t good for you isn’t new – but if you think that running regularly cancels out the negative side effects of sitting all day, you’d be wrong. Research indicates that no ...

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 orthopedic doctors. The posture ...