Recent studies of the role of language in the aging process revealed that those who are bilingual may have a better chance of delaying the development of dementia in old age. Through a series of studies, researchers found that the brains of elderly bilinguals are able to perform certain executive functions [...]
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Margalit Tocher Many people experience impaired vision with old age. As we get older, the muscles in our eyes become less flexible and start to degenerate resulting in a [...]
Marglit Tocher Older drivers are more likely to be at fault for car crashes and as a result are more likely to suffer from injuries. Older drivers can cut their risk of causing accidents in half with the right kind of brain training. AARP.org has all the details on brain training that can [...] Margalit Tocher A recent New York Times interview with Ellen Bialystok, a cognitive neuroscientist, discusses her extensive research of bilingualism and the effects it has on the mind. Bialystok, a professor of psychology at York University, explains how speaking two languages regularly can sharpen the mind, lead to better multitasking abilities and delay the [...]
Margalit Tocher Changes in your thinking processes and memory are inevitable as we age. According to the 2011 Alzheimer’s [...]
Margalit Tocher While today’s magazines may show nothing but 20 or 30-something celebrities claiming the healing benefits of yoga, the largest growing demographic practicing yoga is actually the elderly. According to this article in The New York Times, many senior centers are implementing yoga classes into their daily [...]
Margalit Tocher With nearly 5.3 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s today, we all eagerly await a cure for the tragic disease. Many doctors and scientists have developed treatments and medicines that they feel may help slow the process, but the Museum of [...] With the number of dementia patients growing everyday, it’s important to think about how we can keep our brains active and sharp by any means possible. With that in mind, neurolinguistics professor Holly Bardutz of the University of Regina decided to teach a [...] |
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