Improving Intelligence

What possible ways are there of improving someone's general intelligence?

Activities which have been suggested, with varying amounts of supporting evidence, include:

• PhysicalExercise
• BrainTrainingGames
• MediTation and other techniques to LowerStress
• LanguageLearning
• BioFeedback
• SmartFood
• SmartDrug
• GrowthMindset
• ArtsTraining - perhaps training in music, dance and drama can improve cognitive performance?
• SocialInteraction

Useful links

• Psyblog post - which cognitive enhancers work?
• New Scientist - 11 ways to a better brain
• Augmenting Human Intellect - paper by Douglas Engelbart
• Human performance - report from the US Miltary
• Sharpbrains.com blog post - resources for brain health across the lifespan
• Nootriment Article - How to Increase Intelligence and IQ scores
• Lacking power impairs executive function. This study suggests that being the boss rather than a subordinate may improve executive function and decision making ability. Maybe it's time to apply for that promotion!
• What Can We Learn From Longitudinal Studies of Adult Development?
• Are smart people drawn to the arts or does arts training make people smarter?
• YouTube video - Google tech talk on brain change