Our biological age rarely matches what we really feel. There are many factors that contribute to making us look older or younger, including stress, financial status, daily routines, and, as one study suggests, intelligence.
The idea is that a high IQ will eventually result in feeling and looking younger than our actual age in later years. But how?
We want to know more about how IQ affects our health and appearance as we age because it is never too late to help ourselves in this department.
How You Feel About Your Age Is What Really Counts
The study is quite fascinating and began in 1957. At that time, the researchers measured the IQ in high school students and then asked about their “inner age” from 1992 to 1993 and in 2011, when they were 71 years old.
The conclusion was that people with higher intelligence felt younger than their actual age.
But how does a person’s inner age affect their appearance, if it is based on feelings? Think about it: feeling older and less physically capable than we are can leave us depressed and vulnerable to illness.
The younger we feel, the more we want to do and the more excited we are about life.
Intelligent People Are More Open To Experiences
In many ways, our sense of wonder and excitement for the world around us is what makes us feel young at any age.
Smart people are more likely to explore new countries and try new things because they are more aware of the possibilities that await them.
Traveling helps us stay active and energetic. We can all agree that escaping to another adventure sounds a lot better than staying on the couch on another Saturday night.
It’s About Building Healthy Habits
At the end of the day, what we eat and how we take care of our body is what counts the most. And it takes a lot of commitment to really maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Intelligent people know that the body can suffer the consequences of bad decisions that can motivate them to take care of themselves, while a person with lower intelligence can only know this on a superficial level.
Therefore, it is worth learning more about your body and what hurts it. It can be scary, but it’s worth it in the long run.
Intelligence Can Bring Money, Which Comes With Perks
A good education generally results in a well-paying job and financial problems. People with above-average salaries have access to better healthcare, they can splurge on beauty procedures every now and then, eat more quality food, travel, you can imagine.
This little extra care can make a big difference in our later years.
Smart People Have An Easier Time Dealing With Stress
Stress is the biggest villain in our fight for youth, as it actually accelerates aging at the cellular level. People with high IQs are better able to prioritize their problems, helping them focus on solving one thing rather than stressing out all at once.
They are prepared for the challenges that come with age and feel less vulnerable to change.
Have you ever thought about your inner age? If you could change one thing in your life that would affect how old you will feel later, what would it be?
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