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                                     12 Secrets to Increasing I.Q.
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                                     1. Be Active
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                                     If you ، don’t exercise regularly , now is a good time to start . Exercise contributes to overall , 
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                                     physical and  mental health. Having a healthy body leads to development of intelligence.
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                                     2. Write
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                                     Some people، find that a journal is a good ، way to organize thoughts. Simple writing helps، you 
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                                      gain a new perspective when you go back and read what you wrote.
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                                     3. Meditate
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                                     Research shows، that meditation makes you smarter. Meditation increases the ability ، of the brain 
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                                      to make physiological changes , increases gray ، and white brain matter ,and enables “ whole brain 
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                                      synchronization ” whole brain synchronization allows the left side of the brain to be connected with 
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                                     the right hemisphere.
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                                     4. Think
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                                     Involve yourself with books, documentaries,or board games that require critical thinking skills.By 
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                                     challenging your current assumptions, you are making yourself smarter.
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                                     5. Read Every Day
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                                     Try to read something nonfiction at least 30 minutes each day.Reading increases your intelligence 
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                                     and keeps you well-informed.
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                                     6. Have Hobbies
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                                     Do the things you ، love on a regular basis . Whether it’s ، bowling knitting , or fishing , the more   
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                                     fun you experience the easier it will be for you to assimilate new information.
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                                     7. Study I.Q. Puzzles
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                                     I.Q. puzzles ، can be found at your local book store . To keep your mind sharp , go over these 
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                                     repeatedly.
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                                     8. Be Creative
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                                     Create something. Write an ebook , plant flowers , build a model car. Using your mind to create 
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                                     something improves your ability to think.
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                                     9. Explore New Cultures
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                                     Seek out different worldviews other than your own. Learn about other culture’s food, traditions, & 
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                                     language.
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                                     10. Play Competitive Games
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                                     Chess is a good example of a competitive game that adds to your cleverness . Log on to the 
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                                     Internet and play with others around the world. Facebook offers many competitive games.
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                                     11. Listen to Music
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                                     Recent research studies show there is a connection between listening to music and improved 
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                                       memory.
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                                     Music listening also boosts skills in science and math.
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                                     12. Get Enough Sleep
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                                     Most people require between 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night . This time allows ، your brain to 
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                                       process the day by strengthening memories.
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