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Being left-handed is a unique characteristic that sets most people apart, especially since a lot of people are right-handed. But the difference does not end on which hand is dominant.

5 ways being left-handed affects your health | Pulse Nigeria

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<h2>Being left-handed is a unique characteristic that sets most people apart, especially since a lot of people are right-handed.</h2>

<p>But the difference does not end on which hand is dominant. According to research, being left-handed can have implications for health and well-being. </p>

<p>Here's how being left-handed affects your health;</p>

<h3><strong>1. Brain structure and function</strong></h3>

<p>Left-handed people may exhibit differences in brain structure and function compared to their right-handed counterparts. These differences are prominent in the corpus callosum, the bundle of nerve fibres connecting the brain's hemispheres, which could influence cognitive abilities and processing speed.</p>

<h3><strong>2. How you think</strong></h3>

<p>Some studies have also suggested that lefties tend to think differently from people who are right-handed. A 2009 Stanford University study showed right-handed people preferring items on the right while left-handed people would typically go with anything placed on the left-hand side.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>3. Mental health</strong></h3>

<p>There's also a suggested link between being left-handed and mental health issues. While the evidence is not conclusive, researchers have explored associations with conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.</p>

<p>There have also been links between non-right-handedness and dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and some mood disorders.</p>

<h3><strong>4. Links with cancer&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p>Being left-handed also means a slightly higher risk of cancer. A 2007 study showed that left-handed women had a higher rate of breast cancer compared to right-handers. This was observed in women in both post-menopausal and pre-menopausal ages.</p>

<h3><strong>5. Physical health challenges</strong></h3>

<p>Living in a predominantly right-handed world can pose physical challenges for left-handed individuals. Tools, gadgets, and even classroom setups are often designed with right-handed users in mind. Adapting to these environments may contribute to increased stress and discomfort, potentially impacting overall well-being.</p>

<p>While it seems that being left-handed has more disadvantages, there are other things lefties get to enjoy. For example, left-handedness can provide a unique advantage in sports.</p>

Lefties sometimes unique advantage in sports [Getty Images]

A Pickleball player on a court on May 8, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images

<p>Also, at the end of the day, being left-handed or right-handed doesn't really matter much at all, as the differences in such individuals are quite subtle.</p>

5 ways being left-handed affects your health

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