[etni] Bilingualism May Keep the Mind Young

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Bilingualism May Keep the Mind Young 
Knowing Two Languages May Slow Effects of Aging on the Mind
Full Article: 
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/88/100087.htm?z=1728_00000_1000_nb_04
June 14, 2004 -- Two languages may be better than one when it comes to keeping 
the mind young. A new study shows that being fluent in two languages may help 
prevent some of the effects of aging on brain function. 


Researchers found that people who were bilingual most of their lives were 
better able to stay focused on a task amidst a rapidly changing environment 
compared with people who only spoke one language. 


The ability to keep one's attention on a task is known as fluid intelligence, 
and it is one of the first aspects of brain function to deteriorate as people 
get older. 


Researchers suggest that that the ability to stay focused and to manage 
attention while ignoring irrelevant information may involve some of the same 
brain processes involved in using two languages. This means bilingualism may 
offer a wide range of benefits for keeping the mind sharp and fighting the 
effects of aging .... 

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