Bilingual people cope significantly better with Alzheimer according to research

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Walter Landesman
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Very interesting article. Thanks Romina for letin us know about it.

Also, I would like to point out the conclusion: "Language should be a central part of the curriculum but not because bilingualism postpones the onset of dementia: any intellectually engaged activity requiring intense involvement will keep your brain healthy. Learning other languages is important because it helps you understand other people, other cultures, other ways of thinking. Even if it didn't change your brain,
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Very interesting article. Thanks Romina for letin us know about it.

Also, I would like to point out the conclusion: "Language should be a central part of the curriculum but not because bilingualism postpones the onset of dementia: any intellectually engaged activity requiring intense involvement will keep your brain healthy. Learning other languages is important because it helps you understand other people, other cultures, other ways of thinking. Even if it didn't change your brain, there are just so many benefits."
So true.
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