Early risers may have higher verbal intelligence compared to night owls, according to new research that challenges previous studies on the subject.. The study, conducted by researchers at the ...

The verbal intelligence of 4 to 6-year-olds rose after less than a month of music lessons, according to a 2011 study. Paula Bronstein/Getty Images ...

It can also increase your reading ability, verbal skills, and general intelligence. This is true even if you learned a second language as a child or an adult. ‌ Learning to play an instrument.