You often see people standing with their legs crossed at cocktail parties, so we call this the cocktail party posture
You’re in a crowded shopping mall when suddenly, without any warning, you feel light-headed. Just cross your legs, squeeze your muscles, and ah! You’ve prevented a fainting spell.
Half of us will faint at some time. And for as many as 500,000 Americans, mostly women ages 25 to 40, fainting is a regular experience brought on by simply standing up quickly.
If you’re someone who’s prone to fainting, and your doctor has ruled out an underlying medical condition as the cause, try this European swoon stopper. A recent study shows that the simple act of crossing your legs and tensing your muscles can stop fainting instantly.
photo { Matthew Taplinger }
