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- Why is it so rare to be left-handed?
- What does it mean if I am left-handed?
- Is it bad to be left-handed?
- What causes a person to be left-handed?
Why is it so rare to be left-handed?
Most of the current research suggests that left-handedness has an epigenetic marker — a combination of genetics, biology and the environment. Because the vast majority of the population is right-handed, many devices are designed for use by right-handed people, making their use by left-handed people more difficult.
What does it mean if I am left-handed?
“When we're left-handed, our right brains are usually dominant, and that's where creativity and intuition are centered. So it's often easier for us to be creative than logical.
Is it bad to be left-handed?
On the positive side, plenty of studies have shown that being left-handed doesn't have an effect on general health. And in some cases, researchers have found that lefties are less prone to develop certain health conditions, including lower rates of ulcers and arthritis.
What causes a person to be left-handed?
Researchers who study human hand preference agree that the side of the preferred hand (right versus left) is produced by biological and, most likely, genetic causes. ... The D gene is more frequent in the population and is more likely to occur as part of the genetic heritage of an individual.
