Languages

Learning a new language makes you smarter.People speaking multiple languages have better memories.Recent research shows that multilingual have higher cognitive intelligence.This is due to increased connections between different brain regions.

Benefits

Learning a new language protects you against brain disorder,it delay's Alzheimer by at least 5 years.Speaking several languages helps in faster stroke recovery in patients.
Learning a new language increases your brain size and boosts up your brain power.Brain scans of multilingual show increased volume of the Hippocampus,it is a area that is involved in learning and memory retention.
Speaking a new language improves your decision making skills,it helps you making more rational decisions and make you more perceptive of your surroundings.Speaking various languages protects you against aging and boost your cognitive reserve,it is the efficient utilization of your brain networks.

source: Hashem Al-ghaili.
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