Battling Arthritis

The index to ring finger length ratio (2D:4D) has been known to have sexual differences:

• Men typically have shorter second than fourth digits; in women, these fingers tend to be about equal in length.
• Smaller 2D:4D ratios have intriguing hormonal connections, including higher prenatal testosterone levels, lower estrogen concentrations, and higher sperm counts.
• Reduction in this ratio has also been linked to athletic and sexual prowess.

Now, according to researchers at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, the index to ring finger length ratio (2D:4D) affects the risk of osteoarthritis (OA). More →

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