We have reported on findings showing that speaking more than one language may help stave off memory loss in aging. A recent study from Montreal has found that this may be because being bilingual helps the brain reduce distractions and makes it more “efficient and economical” in how it uses its resources.

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過去不少研究已經顯示,懂多於一種語言可能有助延緩老年時記憶退化的情況。滿地可大學近期的一份研究更指出,這可能是因為雙語的運用有助減少對大腦造成的干擾,讓大腦資源得以節約並有效地運用。

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