We reveal what your body says about YOU with clues to your mental health and fidelity
We explore just some of the things your body might reveal about you without the need for genetic testing
YOUR body holds clues about your present – and future – health without the need for expensive genetics testing.
Scientists have found physical factors that can determine anything from the likelihood you will suffer a stroke to how faithful partners may be to each other.
CHRISTINA EARLE explains just some of the things your body might reveal about you …
For him
Angular jaw: Having a more macho face means a man is more likely to have poorer quality sperm, according to a study in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology.
Pumped muscles: Men who weight train are 40 per cent less likely to die from cancer, even if they have larger waists, a higher BMI or are fat, researchers in Sweden said.
Six pack: Blokes who spend more time on their appearance than average are more likely to suffer with stress, US researchers have claimed.
Long ring finger: A ring finger longer than the index finger on the right hand indicates large testicles and a high sex drive. Plus they are more polite, a study says.
Large feet: Those who take a size ten shoe or larger are more likely to cheat in relationships. And men who are a size seven to nine are the most faithful, a survey revealed.
For her
Strong chin: Women with larger chins are more sexually active and likely to cheat in relationships due to higher levels of testosterone, according to US research.
Big boobs: Larger breasted women are more likely to have genes associated with breast cancer but are also linked with being smarter, two US studies concluded.
Slender waist: A smaller waist makes women less prone to Type 2 diabetes, while stress can give you a thick waist as stress hormones cause fat to be stored here.
Wide hips: Carrying more weight on the hips can adversely affect a woman’s memory as she ages, according to the Journal of American Geriatrics Society.
Slim calves: Calves with a diameter of 13in or less make women more likely to develop plaque in the arteries associated with strokes, a study in Canada said.
And for both sexes
Short arms and legs could mean a 50 per cent higher risk of developing dementia.
Yellow or black teeth indicate poor dental hygiene and have shown links with heart problems.
People with red hair have a lower pain threshold and can need more anaesthetic during operations.
White rings around the eye’s iris indicate high cholesterol.
A person with blue eyes is more at risk of skin cancer as they have less melanin, which protects from UV rays.