While air pollution is not good for anybody, it can be especially dangerous to older adults' health, as well as the quality of their cognitive abilities, according to Jennifer Ailshire, a National Institute on Aging postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Biodemography and Population Health and the Andrus Gerontology Center at the University of Southern California. Ailshire looked into the effects of bad air on seniors' brainpower in a recent […]
Archive | November, 2012
With gifted children, teachers must take a different approach to instruction
There is no denying that students who take an IQ test for kids and are found to be gifted have educational needs that are different from their peers who have not received this designation. For this reason, their educators must take a different approach to teaching if they are to receive the quality of instruction […]
To ward off dementia, older adults should stay physical
As people grow older, the results of any IQ tests they take could help them identify a decline in their cognitive function. If it appears as though the quality of their memory or their ability to focus has taken a turn for the worse, they could be in the early stages of dementia, according to […]
Macedonian health minister aims to hire brainy advisers
Some people are intimidated by the extremely intelligent, while others prefer to have these individuals in their company. Nikola Todorov, the health minister for the Southeastern European country of Macedonia, falls into the latter category. According to The Associated Press, Todorov's ministry recently announced that it is looking to hire 10 advisers. These individuals will provide consulting services once […]
Anesthesia may alter children’s brains
When it comes to more complex surgical procedures, it is likely patients will receive anesthesia. Whether this treatment is provided intravenously or through inhaled gases, the goal is to render individuals unconscious for the duration of their medical procedure. As children must also undergo surgical procedures, they too may receive anesthesia. However, researchers from Stony Brook University […]
How older adults can become more attractive job candidates
After taking a career test, older jobseekers may feel rather confident about landing a position that matches their talents and interests. However, once they start applying to jobs, they could find that their age is an issue – even if it should not be. While it is not always possible to change hiring officials' minds during interviews, […]
During the job search, names matter – to some employers
Whether individuals are out of work or looking to switch careers, creating an effective resume, perfecting their interview strategies and making sure they have the proper credentials are probably top priorities. One thing they have very little control over is their name – something that may actually influence companies' hiring decisions. According to CBS MoneyWatch, a […]
Carbohydrates linked to mild cognitive impairment in older adults
People may love to eat cookies, muffins, cake and other foods that are known to be loaded in carbohydrates; however, new research from the Mayo Clinic reveals that the more of these treats individuals 70 years old and over consume, the greater the chance they will develop mild cognitive impairment. During the study, researchers worked […]
Girl’s IQ places her in the top 1 percent of the world’s population
In order to land a membership with Mensa International, individuals need to possess an IQ in the top 2 percent of the population, according to the high IQ society's website. After taking a Mensa IQ test, 15-year-old Fabiola Mann learned that her score actually placed her in the top 1 percent of the world's most intelligent people, The Economic Times reported. In […]