Mastering a second language can pump up the brain in ways that seem to delay getting Alzheimer's disease later on, scientists said Friday.
While the new research focuses mostly on the truly long-term bilingual, scientists say even people who tackle a new language later in life stand to
gain.
The more proficient the person becomes, the better, but "every little bit helps," said Ellen Bialystok, a psychology professor at York University in
Toronto.Phil S - 2-20-2011 at 10:42 AM
Darn. I was going to respond to this. but I forgot what I was going to say???toneart - 2-20-2011 at 12:02 PM
Que? No recuerdo nada! Cypress - 2-20-2011 at 12:13 PM
"May" leaves a lot of wiggle room. May not? Scientists say? Scientists? Interesting. Working crossword puzzles keep my 84 yr. old mamma sharp as a
tac.DENNIS - 2-20-2011 at 12:18 PM
I think what they were paid millions to discover is anything that keeps your brain active will have the same results. Having a real interest in Porn
would probably have the same effect.toneart - 2-20-2011 at 12:36 PM
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Originally posted by DENNIS
I think what they were paid millions to discover is anything that keeps your brain active will have the same results. Having a real interest in Porn
would probably have the same effect.
I think that would get the same results as firing blanks in a rifle.
You see the target moving, but yer gun ain't getting off live rounds. Besides,
you would forget why you are watching it. 'ol dirty Uncle Charlie just
ain't present any more.ligui - 2-20-2011 at 01:14 PM
Corona / BudDENNIS - 2-20-2011 at 01:59 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by ligui
Corona / Bud
I thought this site would filter out such vile words. krafty - 2-20-2011 at 02:08 PM
Besides,
you would forget why you are watching it.
'ol dirty Uncle Charlie just
ain't present any more.
