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'Live Longer and Love Life' How language learning benefits health |
Spring into Spanish Evenings All welcome! |
Listen Learn Speak - so easy! |
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Its official. Studies have shown that learning a new language has been shown to halt the age-related decline in brain function! |
Laughter - The Best Medicine Click here for
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MIND POWER! Yes its official Language learning boosts your brain power - It also introduces your mind to new concepts and new ways of looking at things (in English we are afraid, whereas in Spanish we have fear) In a study at the University of California, researchers found that children who studied piano and sang daily in chorus, were much better at solving puzzles, and when tested, scored 80% higher in spatial intelligence than the non-musical group. In another study, 36 students were given three spatial reasoning tests on a standard IQ test. Just before the first test, they listened to Mozart's sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K. 448 for ten minutes. Before the second test, they listened to a relaxation tape. Before the third, they sat in silence. The average scores for all 36 students: 1st test: 119. 2nd test: 111. 3rd test: 110. A nine-point boost from Mozart! Donald Campbell wrote a book called “The Mozart Effect” detailing studies of how it helps learning, illnesses and autism. Long term exercise can boost brainpower, which
isn't surprising. Anything that affects physical health in a positive way
probably helps the brain too. Recent research, though, shows that
cognitive function is improved immediately after just ten minutes of
aerobic exercise. If you need a brain recharge, you might want to walk up
and down the stairs a few times.
We all know how much better we feel after exercise. You can always use it as a language learning exercise as well i.e. counting trees, cars etc. |
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Laughter - Simply the Best Medicine! The release of endorphins
caused by laughter lowers stress levels, which is good for long term brain
health. Laughter also tends to leave you more open to new ideas and
thoughts.
If it isn’t a
contradiction in terms this is something which we take very seriously at
Languages for All. In a relaxed state through laughter we learn more
easily.
In moderation, red wine can be good for the brain, it seems. It is rich in antioxidants, which protect brain cells. One glass per day for women and two for men is usually considered a safe and moderate amount. We all know how
much easier it is to talk, especially
in a new language after a glass of wine!
Article Source: http://www.mindpowernews.com/BrainPower.htm |
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