Gentlemen, let’s talk about love. Not just any love, but the type that might extend your life by many decades. Curious? Fasten your seat belt!
What then is the great secret? A 1997 survey by The Journal of Personality found that men are typically drawn to dependable, amiable, and equitable spouses. All excellent qualities, for sure. However, recent data indicates that we may need to reorder those priorities.
Please start the drum roll. Marrying a woman with a bright mind is a winning move if longevity is your game.
You did really hear correctly. Researchers at the University of Aberdeen found that males who marry smart women had a markedly lower risk of degenerative illnesses like Alzheimer’s.
The study shown that many men who had MRI scans showing indicators of brain injury but were married to intelligent women did not show symptoms.
Professor Lawrence Whalley, a mental health specialist at the University of Aberdeen, states that extremely bright individuals in powerful positions are the types of people who should have dementia but don’t exhibit any symptoms. They have a sizable sum of money in the bank as well.
But hold on, how does that magical mind work?
It has long been known that cerebral pursuits like as reading, doing crossword puzzles, and visiting museums help prevent dementia. Still, this new Aberdeen study raises an interesting idea. What could be more engaging for the mind than a conversation with a significant other?
Generally speaking, women value meaningful talks and quality time far more than men do. This is where the story really starts to shine.
Research indicates that when two people have a fruitful conversation, their brains actually sync. Known as “neural coupling,” this phenomenon is the foundation of interesting conversations.
The process is as follows: the listener’s brain fires in a pattern that corresponds with the speaker’s, but surprise!—it fires before the speaker’s brain does. In essence, the listener is waiting for the next sentence to be spoken, which strengthens the mental bond and deepens mutual comprehension.
I would describe that as intellectual stimulation! Gentlemen, let me ask you this: have you yet to meet your intellectual match?
