8 Clothing Items That Are Secretly Ruining Your Health

Skinny jeans
Skinny jeans have become increasingly popular over the last few years. And unlike their baggy and boxy counterparts, skinny jeans hug every curve of your body and are tight around your hips, buttocks, crotch, legs, calves, and ankles. And while skinny jeans may be your go-to, you should be aware of the fact that when you put them on, you're actually putting yourself in harm's way. To begin with, the sheer tightness of skinny jeans can cause numbness and tingling in your legs, and their tautness around your waist has even been linked to acid reflux. To make matters worse, there have been known cases of skinny jeans exacerbating a condition called compartment syndrome, which is caused by the buildup of pressure from the swelling of body tissues. Now that you have the skinny on skinny jeans, maybe you'll rather put on a looser pair that are more comfortable and healthier.