bobby12 0 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I just saw this article on BBC Online about how being Billingual helps offset dementia. Gave me the idea for this poll... Being bilingual 'protects brain' The findings are based on tests on 104 people Being fluent in two languages may help to keep the brain sharper for longer, a study suggests. Researchers from York University in Canada carried out tests on 104 people between the ages of 30 and 88. They found that those who were fluent in two languages rather than just one were sharper mentally. Writing in the journal of Psychology and Ageing, they said being bilingual may protect against mental decline in old age. Previous studies have shown that keeping the brain active can protect against senile dementia. Professor Clive Ballard, Alzheimer's Society Research has shown that people who play musical instruments, dance or read regularly may be less likely to develop the condition. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Good 5th option - is that "I can only speak 0 languages?" Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Gambarimasu! (said with clenched fists by side) Link to post Share on other sites
proudtobegay 0 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I'm single, bilingual. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 2kyu stands for nearly fluent? Cool. Link to post Share on other sites
r45 4 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I wish. " title="" src="graemlins/cry.gif" /> Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseman 1 Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 I am bilingual. English and Cheese. Yes, cheese is an international language. (As you no doubt know). And a language of fun, friendship and nutrition. Link to post Share on other sites
mad-as-a-nut 0 Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Not really, but doing my best to improve. It just takes so damn long though sometimes motivation and keeping up the effort levels is a big problem. I've always hated studying. Link to post Share on other sites
white-void 0 Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I wish. Good incentive to study more. Link to post Share on other sites
Roger's head 0 Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Fluency - what is it? Link to post Share on other sites
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