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Next time you raise an eyebrow at the views of your partner, friend, sibling or colleague, remember they could be helping to make you smarter. 下一次当你被伴侣、朋友、兄弟姊妹或同事的观点惊到时，请记住他们可能会帮你变得更聪明一点。 New research shows that intelligence is not fixed but can be boosted throughout adulthood by family members, bright mates and intellectually stretching careers. 一项新研究显示，智力不是固定不变的，而是在整个成年期都会受到影响，家庭成员、聪明的配偶以及拓展智力的职业都会促进智力的提高。 Stimulating households where people talk, make jokes and challenge each other can boost IQ levels by several points, as can jobs that mentally energise employees. 可以谈话、说笑、互相叫板的这种活跃的家庭，以及能激励员工思考的工作，都可以使智商水平提高几分。 | 
