One way of assessing your mobility, particularly in the hip joints—an area where many people suffer with stiffness — is whether you can comfortably sit on the floor with your legs crossed.

Sitting with crossed legs is, you would think, fairly innocuous. But if you’re prone to high blood pressure or posture problems, you might want to read on. So, make sure you’re sitting ...

This week I’m examining whether sitting cross-legged has negative effects on your body. Also in this issue: how to get the most out of your gas tank, and our response to a reader’s question ...

It might sound simple, but getting up without using your arms is a key test of strength, mobility, flexibility and more. Back in day, you probably spent hours sitting cross-legged on the floor.