"Some of the weirdest, yet credible, indicators of medical risks ever discovered." To medical professionals, some of these might be obvious.Wired - Weird Medical Indicators
Finger Length: If the index finger is longer than the ring finger, a man is less likely to develop the cancer.
Grip Strength: The weakest-gripping men suffered twice the disabilities of strongest grippers. And in a separate study of older men and women, good grip strength was correlated with longer lifespan.
Flossing: Study after study has shown chronic infections of the mouth increase the risk of circulatory woes, including coronary heart disease.
Travel: If you’re close to an airport and can fly cheap, you may get to see more of the world, but this could also increase your risk of developing skin cancer.
Birth Order: First-born boys may be more likely to develop testicular cancer later in life.
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