does crossing your legs raise blood pressure
Study says crossing legs can increase health risks. Alix Redmonde. SARASOTA, Fla. - According to a study published in the journal Blood Pressure Monitoring, sitting with your legs crossed at the knee can raise your blood pressure. The study finds leg crossing increased systolic blood pressure nearly 7% and diastolic by 2%.
Mondayâs medical myth: crossing your legs is bad for your health. MERLIN THOMAS, BAKER IDI HEART & DIABETES INSTITUTE 31 MAR 2013. Despite the fact that sitting for long periods of time is bad for your health, crossing your legs doesn't seem to do any significant damage.