Monday: Play games
Fluid ability is a major part of every IQ test, and relates to your working memory. Dr Susanne Jäggi at the University of Michigan used Dual N-Back games, where the player is asked to remember a series of geometrical shapes and sounds, to encouragement this factor. Her research disclosed 25 minutes every day will raise your IQ by an awe-inspiring 4 points.
Tuesday: Take supplements
Take in 5g of creation a day can get your IQ built by no less than 15 points over a six-week period. Person gave volunteers this medicinal drugs, testing their ability to spot missing items in power system patterns. “Creatine gave a important boost to brain power,” says study leader Caroline Rae. It raises the energy levels available for computing in your brain.
Wednesday: Be a social gamer
When it comes to improving your brain power, Scribble is your friend. “Activities which involve a different range of skills plus social action, are excellent options if you’re intent to enhance your IQ,” says MENSA’s adviser psychologist Maria Leitner. You can get all the action by playing the Scribble app and playing head to head with a friend every day over Wi-Fi.
Thursday: Blast some bad guys
The University of Rochester, US, confirmed a link between first-person video games and increased sensory system knowingness in the ‘real’ world – a important building block for IQ. When having your IQ tested, the ability to take in visual cues accurately at speed is priceless, explains clinical psychologist Dr Anita Abrams. Yes, playing Call of Duty 4 is good for you.