Bilingualism makes your brain healthier, actively engaged and complex but not smarter
Few scientist believe that bilingualism can enhance the oxygen and blood circulation that goes to your brain and keep your nerves (nerve connection) healthy which is what delays dementia
Research in the field of neurobiology about bilingualism discovered that being bilingual or multilingual can:
- Benefit an individual’s ability to concentrate
- Protect from early dementia and disorders related to age and the brain by a maximum of 5 years (Alzheimer's, Huntington's)
Studies showed that bilingualism helped children/young adults in school/universities.
- It allowed them to ignore the distractions and keep working/concentrate
- It improved their memory
- “helps the brain sharpen — and retain — its ability to focus while ignoring irrelevant information.” (Perry)
a = bilingual, faster and stronger brain ----- b = learning process, average brain -----c = monolingual, slow and weak brain