General Articles


These are those poor outcast articles that don't really fit into another category. But they are no less worthy of your attention!

Introduction to the site
An introductory welcome message to the Improve Human IQ site and the world of mental fitness

Challenge Yourself
Setting yourself a challenge is a great way to get started.

Meaning of IQ
What is the meaning of a high IQ score? In fact what does IQ Mean? How is it calculated? And what exactly is intelligence? And... okay, here are the answers.

Why Improve IQ?
An article on the benefits of increasing your intelligence. I explain my motivation for increasing my intelligence.

Can IQ be Improved?
Many debate the possibility of improving IQ. For those of you who are in doubt, here is some improving IQ evidence

The Language of Intelligence
Overwhelmed by all these techniques? Take heart. Like learning a new language, it will be difficult to start, but soon enough you will become fluent

The Brain Left/Right Tendency
Is there a brain left/right tendency or is it just a myth? If not, how can you reach a balance between the left brain and the right brain?

Better Teacher or Better Student?
Research into teaching is gradually improving teacher performance, but is this creating weaker students? In this article I stress the importance of becoming a better student

Review of TV show Get Smarter in a Week
On the 11th March 2006, the BBC 1 programme Get Smarter in a Week was broadcast in the UK. This is a review of the programme. There is also an interactive website based on the programme, that offers you the chance to do the same experiment. This review may help you decide if this is worth your time.

Review of Nintendo DS Brain Age
The portable Nintendo DS gaming device now features a game called 'Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!' But will it work?

Fade out: why most IQ training doesn't last
Studies have proven that IQ can be improved, but has also shown the improvements don't seem to last. Here's how can we stop this 'fade out' from occuring