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And from Dr. Andrew Weil:
"(The effort of studying a foreign
language) increases
brain plasticity and flexibility. . . . . this is why learning another
language may be a perfect challenge for people of any age. It is
an ongoing, open-ended commitment that keeps you in a continuous state
of mental workout, both frustrating and rewarding. There is even
fascinating research (*) showing a direct link between bilingualism and
improved brain function. " **
** Andrew Weil, M.D., Healthy Aging, Alfred A.
Knopf, 2005,
p. 225
* E. Bialystock, "Bilingualism May Counter
Effects of
Aging," Psychology and
Aging 19 (2004), pp. 290-303.
Reprinted by permission
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