If you’re not sure yet whether you’re a creative genius or not, here are some signs that could help you work it out: 1. You suffer from depression, anxiety, phobias, etc. The idea of the tortured creative genius is one we all know well. Some of the greatest minds in…
A study reveals that our intelligence gene is inherited from our mothers. According to researchers, the intelligence of children is determined by the intelligence of the mother. It makes absolutely no difference how intelligent or unintelligent the father is. This is because the intelligence gene lies on the X chromosome, which is…
Could high IQ be responsible for psychiatric disorders? Let's see what science has to say... It has generally been accepted that your level of IQ has some bearing on how physically healthy you are. This is because individuals that are healthy tend to practice certain lifestyles that require learning, knowledge…
As it seems, unruly children tend to grow up into successful adults. As a parent or parent-to-be, everyone dreams of the perfect child who listens to them, does well in school, and is an all-around little angel. The reality, however, is something completely different. Personally, I was every parent’s worst…
You might be surprised to hear that exceptionally intelligent people do some exceptionally silly things. Did you ever have a conversation with someone where you realized that you were talking to someone who was much smarter than you? I’ve met some genuinely brilliant people in my time - people whose intelligence has truly…
If you're under the impression there aren’t many things that make you smarter, think again! Scientists once thought that intelligence was genetically determined and that you couldn’t do anything to improve on what you were born with. Neuroscientists have now found that this is false. Now, there's evidence that certain things…
Could religious people have a lower IQ than others? In 2013, a meta-analysis study was published that seemed to show a negative correlation between IQ and strong religious belief, or in layman’s terms, seemed to show that the more religious you are, the lower your IQ supposedly falls. The scientists…
Is there a correlation between a messy house and a brilliant mind? Do you have difficulty coping with the practicalities of ordering your surroundings and you’re caught up in your thoughts about things of an intellectual nature? Some have suggested that your intelligence could be getting in the way of…
