Facial Symmetry is Attractive, But Not Because It Indicates Health

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By Brenda Poppy
Aug 12, 2014 11:00 PMMay 17, 2019 9:34 PM
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Symmetry is a beautiful thing — especially when it comes to potential partners. Studies have shown that people prefer symmetrical facial features in the opposite sex, which many scientists think evolved to help people choose the healthiest mate.

Yet a new large-scale study throws that into doubt, indicating that health during childhood has no impact on later facial symmetry.

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