Research led by Dr. Ellen Bialystok has provided evidence that being bilingual protects the brain from dementia. The old adage "Use it or lose it" has once again been shown relevant to the health of the mind.
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This exciting research has been widely reported:
Bilingualism can delay dementia
Being bilingual 'protects the brain'
Dr. Bialystok's page at York University contains a link to a sample of her technical research papers.
Darcy Ross on Local Groups
Haroldo de Esperanto on NASK
Esperanto: Learning and Using the International Language.
By David Richardson.
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