Crossing legs during flights increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), warns Dr. Neena Chandrasekaran. The cramped seating and prolonged immobility can restrict blood flow, leading to clot ...

In 1954, being a flight ... dictated how attendants walked. “They were told how to walk, including the old ‘pile of books on the head’ walking test. Walk down stairs with legs and feet ...

“We’re trained to not cross our legs and to keep our feet flat on the floor,” Anderson says. Why is the brace position so important? Anderson says that regardless of where flight attendants ...