Is there a correlation between intelligence and insomnia?

Bottom Line. Currently, there does not seem to be any scientific studies directly linking higher intelligence or IQ to insomnia, however some experts such as Dr. Barry Krakow do anticipate a possible correlation. read more

There are studies out there that show a positive correlation between a high IQ score and a high incidence of insomnia. One such study: Association between sleep duration and intelligence scores in healthy children. read more

Currently, there does not seem to be any scientific studies directly linking higher intelligence or IQ to insomnia, however some experts such as Dr. Barry Krakow do anticipate a possible correlation. Although purely speculation, it is possible that intelligence is a possible mediator between mental illness, anxiety, and insomnia. read more

I have an IQ of 127, and have one of the most severe cases of insomnia that I have ever heard of. I sometimes do not sleep for two days at a time, but do not feel any negative affects from this. read more