Scientists show that people who are.jpgted with intelligence are less likely to suffer from disease, poor health or even premature death, Tech Times reports.

In the study researchers found that the same gene variants which make people intelligent have the ability to protect them against diseases.

To unpick the connection between health and intelligence, the researchers paralleled each participant's mental test results with their genome. Results show that some traits linked to disease and thinking skills shared the same genetic influences.

The study found that the "super genes" identified in intelligent people are also linked to having a larger brain and being taller. Though previous body of knowledge points out that socioeconomic and environmental factors play a major role in the association between low education and poor health. This study, however, points out that genetics can also influence health.

The researchers hope that the study may shed light in the understanding of the connection between cognitive ability and health.

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