Individuals who consider themselves to be more athletic than their peers may want to take an IQ test and see if they are a little brainier as well. Based on new findings from researchers at the University of California, Riverside, athleticism is linked to larger midbrains – at least in certain house mice. In the […]
Archive | January, 2013
12-year-old builds his own social media website
In order to use Facebook, individuals must be at least 13 years old, according to the social media website. At just 12 years old, Zach Marks has been banned from using Facebook twice by his father. Rather than get caught a third time, Zach, who possesses an IQ of 147, simply created his own online […]
Early problems with semantic knowledge linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Not only can the results of an IQ test help individuals understand how their brains compare to those of the brilliant Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, but they may also let them know if they are at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. In a recent study, researchers found that individuals who have problems processing semantic […]
Social media maintenance is necessary before a job interview
Based on the responses to a 2012 survey conducted by Adecco Staffing US, 70 percent of hiring managers believe that the presence of compromising content on millennial job seekers' social media pages can become a problem for them when interviewing for a position. As a result, millennials, and job seekers from other generations, should clean up their social […]
Aerobics can help keep the brain fit
In today's fast-paced world, it can be difficult for people to fit exercise into their busy schedules. However, it is in individuals' best interest to try and fit physical activity in between whatever professional and personal responsibilities they have to contend with, as it may be able to prevent mental deterioration. A new review from […]
Gifted student competes in app-designing competition
If people own a smartphone or tablet computer, it is likely they have downloaded and used at least one mobile app. After all, there have been more than 15 billion downloads from Google Play, which is just one of many app stores on the internet, according to TechCrunch. As these mobile programs are so popular, many of today's tech-savvy students may be tomorrow's app designers. A […]
Ring in the new year with a personality change
For some individuals, New Year's Eve provides an opportunity to say goodbye to their old selves as they welcome 2013 with a fresh outlook on life. The new year is a great time for people to take a personality test and try to change things about themselves they do not like. However, anybody who has […]