Does crossing one leg over the other cause varicose veins?

Lebanon 24: You sit with one leg crossed over the other and hear the usual warning: “You’ll get varicose veins.” The advice seems so familiar that it is difficult to question, but this posture does not cause enlarged, twisted veins. What matters more is what happens inside the veins and how long you spend without moving. An awareness article explains…
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