#13 – Musical Education
Many studies have found a direct correlation between exercise in playing the musical instruments and the high level of development. But even here there is some controversy regarding the fact that all the changes have been found among children who are already in a state of intellectual growth. On the other hand, definitely music education enhances existing cognitive differences, that is, the difference in the perception and processing of incoming information by left and right hemispheres of the brain which are responsible for completely different talents.
#12 – Oldest Child In The Family
Examined the 250,000 medical records of 18-19-year-old conscripts 1967-76 years of birth, Norwegian researchers found that the firstborn had IQ of 103 points on average, while the follow-brothers - all of 100 and 99 points. The advantage is not large, but the pattern was found constant, which allowed the judge that the older children in the family nominally intelligent than younger children.
#11 – A Slim Body
A 2006 study did not spare those whose body mass index (BMI) above average, associating it with an IQ in favor of spindling people. The same results of the long-term study are shown that the 11-year-olds who have received little points on the verbal and nonverbal tests, are more prone to obesity under 40 years. Perhaps this is due to the fact that a high IQ allows people to hold high-paying jobs and more closely monitor their health.
#10 – The Presence Of the Cat
Surveillance among 600 students who have a pet, found that dogs breeders more outgoing and sociable than "cat owners". At the same time latter scored more points in the part of the test relating to the study of cognitive abilities.
#9 – Breastfeeding
After studying about 3,000 cards of children in infancy to the different ways of feeding, the researchers found that the former "sucklings" gained an average of 7 points higher in IQ tests than those who were fed infant formula. However, it was observed only among those who have a particular version FADS2 gene, which is also common in those who are not breast-fed.
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