You may even be doing some of them already:. We think of fish oil and other sources of Omega 3 as something older adults should take to ward off cardiovascular disease. But Omega 3 actually improves brain function in children, and the earlier they start consuming it, the better.
It's present in breast milk, and mothers who breastfeed babies beyond their first few weeks of life provide Omega 3 to their babies, Roche writes. Omega 3 is not found in most infant formula. That's unfortunate, because a randomized and controlled study showed that infants fed formula enhanced with Omega 3 had higher IQs than those who were fed regular formula even at the age of 4. It seems possible that the improved brain function Omega 3 supports when we're infants could be a benefit that lasts all our lives.
Beyond infancy, Roche recommends having children start eating fish as early as possible, and also broccoli and spinach. The drawback is that all three foods could lead to a battle if you try to get some children to eat them. Fortunately, walnuts, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries are all excellent sources of Omega 3, as are blueberries to a lesser extent.
You can also buy milk that's been fortified with Omega it tastes the same as ordinary milk. Roche also recommends plenty of protein because it contains amino acids that support brain function. Executive control is the ability to control complex cognitive activities. Research suggests that executive function is strongly tied to fluid reasoning, one aspect of human intelligence. In one study , researchers found that improving visuospatial reasoning led to an increase in IQ test scores.
Relational Frame Theory relates to the development of human cognition and language through relational associations. Research from has shown that using Relational Frame Theory as an intervention can significantly improve IQ scores in children. A more recent study using this intervention also found improvements in IQ, verbal reasoning, and numeric reasoning.
One study found that musicians have better working memory than non-musicians. It should come as no surprise that learning multiple languages is beneficial to the human brain — and the earlier, the better. A recent study investigated the relationship between early language learning and IQ. The results indicated that language learning through talk and interaction from 18 to 24 months was most beneficial for cognitive outcomes later in life.
In fact, the benefits on development are even more pronounced when books become part of parental bonding activities. In one recent study , researchers discovered that when parents read aloud to their children, the child had greater language and cognitive development skills.
In a review of studies on IQ and education, over , participants were studied to determine the effect of education on IQ levels. The researchers found that for every additional year of formal education, participants experienced a boost of one to five IQ points.
Generally, these kinds of activities do very little to help develop the skills necessary to improve your intelligence. To truly improve your IQ score, you should focus on activities that teach your brain skills related to fluid and crystallized intelligence.
In a large cohort study , researchers assessed the intelligence of over 4, participants at ages 19, 28, and They found that intelligence increased with categorical birth weight, but actually declined when the birth weight was in the highest category. It may not be just the birth weight of the baby that affects intelligence levels either.
This suggests another strong link between IQ levels and genetics. In this study, the researchers found that maternal IQ was associated with child IQ in all types of pregnancies.
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