Knowing Two Languages Slows Down Dementia
Researchers at the York University in Canada find that speaking two languages delays the onset of memory lapses and neural dysfunction in the brain.
It is definitely good news for our translation team. Apparently when you are translating or interpreting between languages, this stimulates the brain activity.
The examination took place in Canada where the official languages are English and French. They have also examined patients who speak Polish, Yiddish, German, Romanian and Hungarian.
The research has been consistent with other countries who speak at least two languages. Asian countries like Singapore where the Chinese locals are not only fluent in English and Mandarin, they also speak other Chinese or Indian dialects as well as Malay. It is not surprising that such countries have comparatively lower rates of dementia.
Research also shows that learning and knowing two languages can have a beneficial effect. Mental hobbies like dong crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, or poker or Mahjong have been shown to reduce dementia.
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Further reading: http://www.yorku.ca/coglab/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Bialystok_Craik_Freedman.pdf