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UK Study: 'Intelligent people' take less sick leave

A cohort study published on April 1 reveals a clear link between low intellectual ability in childhood and a greater likelihood of long-term adult sick leave in the workplace.

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Bilingual skills may protect aging adults from dementia

Toronto - A report recently published by Canadian researchers reviews recent studies showing that bilingualism helps to protect the brain from cognitive decline and delays the onset of Alzheimer's disease and other signs of dementia.

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Study Claims Link Between IQ and Risk of Death Exists

A study of one million Swedish men has revealed a strong link between cognitive ability and the risk of death,suggesting that government initiatives to increase education opportunities may also have health benefits.

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Bilingual kids gain benefits in literacy skills

Bilingual children score higher on some cognitive tests than children who speak only English, a new Toronto study has found.

'Jerk' Chimp Gets Praised by Scientists

A chimpanzee at Furuvik Zoo in Sweden has been lauded for his 'innovation' and 'sophisticated cognitive skills,' after behaving like a complete schmuck.

Playing games aids memories of seniors

Playing with puzzles and doing crafts may help seniors with their memory, problem solving and other cognitive functions, a Chinese study suggests.

How Your Dog Can Read Your Gaze

The ability to follow a person's gaze was once thought to be a uniquely human ability, but Hungarian researchers found dogs may be able to mimic this same behavior.

Labrador death raises new doubts about search ability