Most people would probably admit to wishing they had a higher IQ. There seem to be endless benefits to having a high level of intelligence and no downsides. However, there are certain things high IQ ...

Many high-IQ individuals possess self-discipline skills that enable them to maintain healthy routines. Whether it's professional habits, personal rituals throughout the day, or hobbies, intelligent ...

We often equate high IQ with academic achievements or intellectual prowess, but there's more to it than standardized test scores and encyclopedic knowledge. Intelligence comes in many forms, and those ...

We all like to think we’re a little smarter than the average person. And while IQ tests aren’t something most of us take every day, there are little signs in your daily habits that might hint at just ...

Ask most people what a highly intelligent person looks like, and they’ll describe someone quick with facts, clever with words, maybe a little socially awkward but academically brilliant. But what if ...

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This post is part 4 of a series (see Part 1 for recent, peer-reviewed studies supporting the prevalence and nature of overexcitabilities). You are picking up on a phenomenon if you have a high IQ and ...