I thought the saying goes APRIL showers bring May flowers.. I didn't know it rained in May ð©ð© I keep seeing heavy T-storms in the area this evening, and if you were around over the weekend then you saw and heard about the massive tree damage down near Smyrna, so this line of storms is no joke.
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%.
A simple test, known as the passive straight leg raise test, can also help your GP identify whether you have sciatica. This test involves lying flat on your back with your legs straight, and lifting one leg at a time. If lifting one of your legs causes pain or makes your symptoms worse, this usually suggests sciatica.