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Line 491: − − ==== Low intelligence atheists and obesity ==== − − ''See also:'' [[Atheism, intelligence and obesity]] − − "Low Church atheists" (low intelligence atheists), of which there are more of than "High Church atheists" (atheists with high intelligence) according to the General Social Survey data, may be more vulnerable to being obese/overweight. CBS News reports that research suggests that "men who score low on IQ tests in adolescence are more likely to be overweight in middle age".<ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/low-intelligence-causes-obesity-what-research-shows/ Low intelligence causes obesity? What research shows]</ref> Compounding this matter is the fact that medical studies indicate that excess weight impairs brain function (see also: [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity|Health effects of obesity]])<ref> − *[http://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/newsarticle.aspx?articleid=110328 Obesity Linked to Changes In Cognitive Patterns, Psychiatric News, Joan Arehart-Treichel, Clinical and Research News, September 15, 2006] − *[http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2009/08/25/as-waistlines-widen-brains-shrink.html As Waistlines Widen, Brains Shrink: The obese and overweight have less neurological tissue, study finds, U.S News & World Report August 25, 2009] − *[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21167850 Western diet consumption and cognitive impairment: links to hippocampal dysfunction and obesity, Physiol Behav. 2011 Apr 18;103(1):59-68. Epub 2010 Dec 16.] − *[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100714112832.htm Obesity Harms Women's Memory and Brain Function, Study Finds, Science Daily, July 15, 2010] − *[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/instance/2568718/ Mental health, family function and obesity in African-American women, J Natl Med Assoc. 2005 April; 97(4): 478–482.] − *[http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/guide/20061101/obesity-alzheimers-risk Obesity and Alzheimer's: High Insulin Levels Linked to Alzheimer's] − *[http://thehealthage.blogspot.com/2009/08/obese-people-are-more-at-risk-to.html Obese people are more at risk of Alzheimer’s] − *[http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/2011/05/obesity-in-middle-age-may-increase-risk.html Obesity in Middle Age May Increase Risk of Dementia]</ref>
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Furthermore, there is scientific data indicating that fitness increases IQ.<ref>[http://psychcentral.com/news/2009/12/03/link-between-physical-fitness-and-iq/9914.html Link Between Physical Fitness and IQ]</ref>
Furthermore, there is scientific data indicating that fitness increases IQ.<ref>[http://psychcentral.com/news/2009/12/03/link-between-physical-fitness-and-iq/9914.html Link Between Physical Fitness and IQ]</ref>
=== Musical–rhythmic intelligence/artistic intelligence and atheism ===
=== Musical–rhythmic intelligence/artistic intelligence and atheism ===