BBC NEWS People with quick reactions are likely to live longer than those less quick off the mark, a study suggests.
The joint Edinburgh University and Medical Research Council team looked at the response rates of more than 7,400 people, the journal Intelligence said.
Researchers found those with the slowest reactions were 2.6 times more likely to die prematurely.
They said quick reactions may be a sign of intelligence, which in turn was linked to healthier lifestyles.
Dr Geoff Der, one of the authors of the report, said: "Research has shown that there is a correlation between reaction times and intelligence. "
"People with greater intelligence tend to have been better educated and worked in jobs where resources and workplaces practices are better."
"They also look after their health better in regards to smoking, exercise and eating."
Researchers also said the implications could go back to birth with quicker reactions being a marker for a healthy body."
Dr Der added: "There is tentative evidence which suggests the body is just better wired."
"In all probability, it is probably a combination of all of these reasons."
Makes sense to me, especially if you are a javelin catcher at the Olympics.
"The people who say they don’t have time to take care of themselves will soon discover they’re spending all their time being sick." Patricia Alexander
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The joint Edinburgh University and Medical Research Council team looked at the response rates of more than 7,400 people, the journal Intelligence said.
Researchers found those with the slowest reactions were 2.6 times more likely to die prematurely.
They said quick reactions may be a sign of intelligence, which in turn was linked to healthier lifestyles.
Dr Geoff Der, one of the authors of the report, said: "Research has shown that there is a correlation between reaction times and intelligence. "
"People with greater intelligence tend to have been better educated and worked in jobs where resources and workplaces practices are better."
"They also look after their health better in regards to smoking, exercise and eating."
Researchers also said the implications could go back to birth with quicker reactions being a marker for a healthy body."
Dr Der added: "There is tentative evidence which suggests the body is just better wired."
"In all probability, it is probably a combination of all of these reasons."
Makes sense to me, especially if you are a javelin catcher at the Olympics.
"The people who say they don’t have time to take care of themselves will soon discover they’re spending all their time being sick." Patricia Alexander
Angus
Angus Dei on all and sundry
NHS Behind the headlines
Angus Dei politico
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