Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among ...

But I do have one small quibble with Anna’s headline: according to a boatload of science, the idea that some people are “left-brained” and others “right-brained” is actually total bunk.

The Myth of ‘Creative Right Brain’ vs. ‘Logical Left Brain’ The concept that most people fit neatly into left-brain or right-brain categories isn’t really backed up by evidence, says Tworek.

While left brained vs. right brained tests may indicate a bit about your personality, in reality people use both sides of their brain during creative and quantitative tasks alike. Nate Fedrizzi ...

The human brain includes two hemispheres connected by a bundle of nerves. The left hemisphere controls movement for the right side of the body, while the right hemisphere directs the left side.

In general, the left hemisphere controls much of the brain’s language and logic skills, while the right hemisphere controls spatial awareness and visual understanding. Even though one side of the ...

In this article, we explore the idea that people can be left-brained or right-brained, and look at the different functions of the two hemispheres.

But people don’t tend to have a stronger left or right-sided brain network. ‘It seems to be determined more connection by connection,’ said Dr Jeff Anderson, lead author of the study.

Brain scans indicate that left-handed people think differently from right-handed people. They tend to activate the right half of their brain more for certain tasks and functions.

The “left-brained” type has been described as logical, analytical, and detail-oriented, while “right-brained” people have been characterized as creative and intuitive—though other ...