Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain ...

The benefits occur because the bilingual brain is constantly activating both languages and choosing which language to use and which language to ignore, says Viorica Marian, professor of communication ...

“Bilingual brains are more healthy,” says Ellen Bialystok ... The extensive use of executive functions is reflected in the brain activity of bilinguals: Brain regions in the prefrontal cortex of the ...

fMRI scans revealed that bilingual participants had increased connectivity between brain regions than monolingual participants, and this connectivity was stronger in those who learned their second ...

They compared brain structures in older monolingual and bilingual individuals who were ... regular physical activity, good sleep, and proper sensory functioning, helps protect the brain.

“The brain volume in the area related to Alzheimer's was the same in healthy older adults and in the Alzheimer's group among bilingual participants. This suggests there may be some form of brain ...

“Bilingual brains are more healthy,” says Ellen Bialystok ... The extensive use of executive functions is reflected in the brain activity of bilinguals: Brain regions in the prefrontal cortex of the ...