Why learning a new language may to delay Alzheimer's
(keep brain active)
(keep brain active)
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It’s been well documented that keeping the brain agile and nimble is beneficial for ensuring prolonged cognitive function and memory. Besides exercising your brain with puzzles, mind maps and other thought-provoking activities, one of the best ways to keep your brain ticking is to learn a new language. Now I must point out that even learning a new language may not prevent the onset of degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, it may help delay the disease’s symptoms from appearing. Nevertheless, according to this article on the Time website , the following excerpt sheds some light on the benefits of learning a new language: “In a study of 450 Alzheimer’s patients, led by Ellen Bialystok, a psychology professor at York University in Toronto, those who were bilingual for most of their lives were able to stave off symptoms of Alzheimer’s for four to five years longer than people who spoke only one language.” It’s based on the same concept as the use-it-or-lose-it reasoning that encourages people to do crosswords puzzles and constantly keeping the brain active. It’s said that such activities help improve the brain’s cognitive reserve which is believed to help the brain cope with the loss of neurons as Alzheimer’s Disease starts to take effect. Continue to read: natural-holistic-health.com
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