When people take an IQ test, they may not realize how simple actions, like clenching a hand, affect their cognitive abilities. However, based on a new study from scientist Ruth Propper and colleagues from Montclair State University, making a fist with the right hand may improve memory. In this study, which appears in the open access journal […]
Archive | May, 2013
Heart disease risk factors linked to cognitive decline
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that several factors can increase people's risk of developing heart disease. Making poor dietary choices, failing to stay in shape and consuming excessive amounts of alcohol are all behaviors that could lead to heart disease. Individuals who engage in any of these behaviors and take an IQ test may […]
Employers can see through job seekers’ lies
A career test can reveal much about a job seeker, from their personality traits to the types of occupations that may be best for them. What this assessment does not provide are tips for a job search. However, people do not need a test to tell them that lying when applying for employment is always […]
Flame retardants are not as safe as parents assume
Parents may feel more comfortable knowing that the everyday products they expose their children to have been treated with flame-retardant chemicals. However, just because these items are less flammable does not mean they do not pose a threat to kids. In fact, being around these products could cause children to develop low IQs. In a […]
Gifted child welcomed into international honor society
If parents believe their son or daughter is more gifted than other children, they should have him or her take an IQ test for kids. The results of this assessment may reveal that a child has what it takes to become the next Tanishq Abraham. At just 9 years old, Tanishq is enrolled at American […]