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If parents believe their children could be capable of learning at a higher level, they may want to have them complete an IQ test for kids. Should young test takers turn out to be quite advanced for their age, their parents can begin the process of finding gifted schools or programs that will suit their learning needs. Placing […]

Whether or not people celebrate Christmas, it is hard for them to avoid all the festive decorations that are already on display in some stores. In addition to taking a career test, jobseekers should get into the holiday spirit and consider how they can receive job search inspiration from Santa Claus himself. If presents and reindeer are all […]

If older adults read the newspaper every morning, write in a journal or make a visit to the theater every now and then, they may want to consider taking an IQ test. After all, any one of these actions has the potential to keep their minds sharp, according to a new study from researchers at the Rush […]

Chronic widespread pain (CWP) is considered to be one of the core symptoms of fibromyalgia. According to the Mayo Clinic, issues related to memory, mood and sleep can also accompany musculoskeletal pain. While doctors do not know what causes fibromyalgia, new research indicates parents may be able to predict whether or not their children will develop CWP based on the results […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]