Sticky ears, a big nose, small lips, crooked teeth, too small breasts - we inherited all this from our parents. But if we put external appearance on the sidelines, we can discover that there are still many things that our parents are 'to blame' for.
You can from your parents we inherit good things and bad things – and scientists still can't be sure to evaluate, to what extent our personality is determined by genes, and to what extent the environment. They are convinced (based on their many findings) that the child has a high probability of inheriting these 7 properties.
5+ unexpected things a child inherits from BOTH parents
1. Impulsivity
Although there is no gene for impulsiveness, scientists are convinced that this trait can be inherited. Children of impulsive parents are said to be more prone to impulsive behavior. In many cases, the environment is also to blame: the child sees the behavior of the parents and does the same. But there is also a genetic aspect. They are scientists conducted a study and found some alleles of different genes, which could be responsible for impulsivity.
2. Unusual sleeping habits
Hypersomnia (feeling sleepy), insomnia (insomnia) or parasomnia (various sleep disorders) they are in your genes. Of course, sleepiness and insomnia can also be caused by other reasons, such as stress or anxiety, but if you have always had it sleep problems, it's very likely in your genes, scientists say.
3. Sneezing when looking at the sun
18–35 % populations he sneezes when looking at the sun. Scientists have found that you inherit this trait - in 2010, a group of geneticists researched the genomes of 10,000 people. They discovered two genes that are responsible for the reflex sneeze.
4. Fear of heights
One of the main reasons why people they are afraid of heights, is low atmospheric pressure, which causes a lack of oxygen in the body. A person who has lived most of his life at low altitude and then goes to the mountains will have a high level of red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen. A large number of red blood cells makes the blood viscous, which can cause heart problems. Scientists explain this with genes.
5. Long lifespan
Scientists have researched what determines it length of life. The results of various studies show that people who have lived a long life have nothing in common in terms of education, income or occupation. However, they have similar characteristics, most of them do not smoke, are not overweight and cope well with stress. It is also known that siblings live a long life if they live a healthy lifestyle. This means that genes are involved, scientists say.
6. Excessive sweating
It will sound strange, but genes are also responsible for how much a person is paths. But it is still unknown, which gene is responsible for it. If you're constantly sweating, no matter what the weather is like, then your genes are probably to blame, say scientists.
7. Excessive body weight
Body mass index is depends on your genes, scientists claim. Of course, the environment also plays an important role. A person with 'unlucky' genes has a higher chance of getting it excessive body weight, but that doesn't mean it will necessarily happen.
Even if your genes influence your life to a large extent, be aware that the reins are in your hands and you can change many things in your favor if you have a strong enough will. Good luck!
