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Bilingualism enhances brain function by increasing gray matter density and activity in certain regions, which can delay the onset of diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia. Learning a second language, whether in childhood or adulthood, provides cognitive benefits such as improved problem-solving and executive function due to the brain's need to switch between languages.
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The benefits of a bilingual brain - Mia Nacamulli
Concepts covered:bilingualism, gray matter, executive function, language acquisition, brain health
Bilingualism enhances brain function by increasing gray matter density and activity in certain regions, which can delay the onset of diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia. Learning a second language, whether in childhood or adulthood, provides cognitive benefits such as improved problem-solving and executive function due to the brain's need to switch between languages.
Question 1
Bilingualism can delay Alzheimer's by up to 5 years.
Question 2
What disease onset can bilingualism delay?
Question 3
Bilingualism can help delay the onset of diseases like _____ by up to 5 years.
Question 4
CASE STUDY: A recent study showed that bilingual students had increased reaction times and errors in cross-language tests.
All of the following are outcomes of the study except:
Question 5
CASE STUDY: A study showed that bilingualism can delay the onset of Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Select three benefits of bilingualism:
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