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Left Brain vs. Right Brain Myth?

3/10/2014

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In the "we were just talking about this files" part 2- Here is an article about the whole idea of being dominant in one part of your brain. 

The Debunker: Are There “Left-Brained” and “Right-Brained” People?

It's written by Ken Jennings, the dude who won Jeopardy a bunch of times so it has to be right, right?  Just in case you doubt Ken, I found a few other sources...

Left Brain vs. Right: It's a Myth, Research Finds

Despite what you've been told, you aren't 'left-brained' or 'right-brained'

Why the Left-Brain Right-Brain Myth Will Probably Never Die

Debunking the Left Brain and Right Brain Myth

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Phesheya link
03/12/2014 5:30pm

This seems really cool and a little disappointing. I though I was "right brained"-- I was told I have a lower chance of dying from a heart attack.

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