Weird Geriatric Science

CBS Atlanta reports results of a study of intelligence (IQ) and longevity. As you would surmise, smarter people live longer.

Researchers found that about 95 percent of the link between intelligence and longevity can be explained by genetic influences on both traits.

Researchers say the new study indicates that intelligent people don’t necessarily live longer because of healthy lifestyle choices or access to better amenities, but that their genetic makeup builds toward a bright and long life.

I read the faculty obits from the university at which I labored for 30 years. Darn few die young, many reach their 90s. I hope we can agree that, whatever their eccentricities, most profs are high IQ people.