The human body is truly fascinating. Even though we've come to understand a lot about it, there's still so much more to learn. This is especially true about the female body. It's a mystery wrapped in an enigma. If you're ready to find out more about women and their physiology, then let's get started.
Number 10: Their necks are more flexible
Have you ever noticed how women and men turn when they're called pay attention next time and you'll see that men turn their whole bodies while women just turn their heads? The reason for this difference lies in the much more elastic muscle structure in the female body. However, this does mean that ladies should be extra careful while turning their heads. According to a study from Loyola University Medical Centre women are 1.38 times more likely than men to report neck pain due to cervical degenerative disc disease. This condition is a common cause for neck pain, stiffness, burning or numbness, and surrounding tissue. If this sounds familiar to you, definitely have your doctor check it out immediately.
Number 9: Women have sensitive hearing even while sleeping
Another aspect of being a woman is having a way more sensitive hearing, and that's thanks to the evolutionary process.
From a biological point of view, a woman's ear is hypersensitive to noises during sleep so that mom can always hear and respond to her crying baby.
If it's in a different room. Of course, anybody man or woman would be awakened by a baby Screaming right next to them. This sensitivity is mostly too high-pitched noises. So it's not like most women are woken up by every single noise in the night like a squirrel running up a nearby tree or a leaf falling on the ground. Besides having superpower hearing at night, researchers at Australia's sleep GP clinic have confirmed that women are also more prone to have sleep disorders that are often associated with daytime sleepiness.
This in turn is linked to chronic fatigue, depression, and memory problems. Well, you win some you lose some.
Number 8: One of their breasts is bigger than the other
This size difference can either be practically invisible or pretty noticeable, but either way, there's really nothing to worry about. Nobody has absolutely symmetrical breasts and there are a lot of different reasons for that. For one, it could be a difference in the volume of breast tissue, the size or shape of the breast pocket, or even the skin's elasticity On each breast, whatever the case it's completely natural and normal. They're all beautiful no matter what their shape or size, don't you think?Number 7: Women are more rational than men
This spike common opinion that women are more emotional and men are more rational science says otherwise. Psychologist Stuart Ritchie and his team of researchers found that the human brain has a much thicker cerebral cortex than the male brain does. This is the region of the brain associated with higher scores on a variety of cognitive and general intelligence tests. Meanwhile, men have been found to have higher brain volumes which play a big role in emotions.
So take that gender stereotypes.
Number 6: Women are more prone to having cellulite and that isn't a bad thing
By modern societal standards of beauty, cellulite is perceived as something that one should be ashamed of, and the fact that 98% of people with cellulite are ladies versus only 2% who are men just puts even more pressure on women to look a certain way. But let's start off by getting a couple of things straight. cellulite isn't a medical term, and it's not at all a sign of obesity or weight problems. Instead, it's just a sign of a mature female body. According to statistics, only one in 40 women doesn't have this kind of accumulation of fat on their upper thighs and buttocks. Yet, we still keep hearing about the wrong fat and the built-up toxins that our bodies can't cope with.
In fact, fat tissue plays an important role in the production of hormones, including estrogens, these hormones promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body so you can imagine how important they are. Plus the societal view of cellulite is some kind of unsightly problem that isn't even 50 years old. So should we really stress out It when the stunning Marilyn Monroe didn't?
Yeah, I don't think so either.
Number 5: They get drunk faster than men
You surely notice that most women have a lower tolerance to alcohol than their male compadres. Well, this is basically because the female body has less water in its tissues than the male body. According to researchers from the University School of Medicine in Trieste, Italy. This difference in water levels means that women get drunk faster because their bodies are less able to digest the alcohol before it reaches the bloodstream. less water in the tissues is also connected with a tendency of women to sweat way less than men. This can be a good good thing, but it's also the reason why most ladies don't tolerate the heat so well. Another study in the Ireland school of medicine and medical science found that because of the lower water level and therefore smaller volume of blood, women also have 12 percent lower hemoglobin levels than men.
Pretty interesting stuff, huh?
Number 4: They form stronger attachments to people
We already mentioned how studies show that women's brains are built to be more rational. But that doesn't mean that their emotional side is lacking. Women connect with people on a much deeper level than men do. And scientifically speaking, it's because they have higher oxytocin levels. oxytocin is the so-called love or cuddle hormone, and it's released when you bond with someone socially. It promotes attachment solidifies relationships and eases stress. It's also responsible for creating mother-child bonds and even for breastfeeding. So if you need some emotional support, call a gal pal.
Number 3: Women's bodies keep changing even into their 20s
If you think that once puberty is over Your body is done going through major changes then think again. women's bodies continue to change and grow even into their 20s. That's some good news for you if you've had some crazy irresponsible teen years as far as healthy habits are concerned, it's never too late to improve your lifestyle. as cliche as it might sound, you've got to eat healthily, include more bananas and almonds in your diet since they're rich in bone-strengthening calcium. That's especially useful for the ladies since women are more prone to bone health issues like osteoporosis later in life. Exercising is also a great way to strengthen your muscles and keep you mobile. But it's not only about the body, the brain changes to more specifically, but your prefrontal cortex also keeps developing into your 20s which means that chances are you'll get better at decision making during this period.
Number 2: Their brains are more intricately hardwired
Dr. Ragini Verma, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, together with her team of researchers used special imaging technology to study the neural pathways in the brains of 428 males and 521 females aged eight to 22. And they came to some interesting conclusions. It turns out that the left and right hemispheres and women's brains are more interconnected than those of men. This means that women are faster at socially connecting with people and get used to routine much easier. Sounds like the scientific explanation of why men are from Mars and women are from Venus, our brains just work differently.
Number 1: Blonde hair is more common among Caucasian women than Caucasian men
According to a study published in Nature Genetics, women of European descent are twice as likely to be natural blonde compared to men, while Caucasian men are three times more likely to have black hair than women. The cause of these trends is still unknown, but the researchers do have some theories. They think it's probably because blonde genes present at birth are more persistent in females and usually disappear in males as they grow up. In my studies, the scientists also found pigment genes to be linked with stress and hormones again, these are all just educated guesses. As for now, experts are calling this phenomenon an intriguing mystery. Speaking of mysteries, we have a little bonus for you the enigma of female body language. Whether or not it's scientific fact or guesswork based on reoccurring trends, a woman's body language can say a lot about her feelings. For example, if a woman is interested in what her conversation partner is saying, she tends to stand with her shoulders lowered and her hands clasp together. On the contrary, arms crossed over the chest show she'd rather be elsewhere than talking to a certain person, keeping your hands below chin level invisible is considered attractive, impolite and all kinds of situations, including social business and romantic ones. Well, our body can definitely reveal more about us than even we know or mean to show.
So which of these facts surprised you the most? Tell me in the comments below
