Being Bilingual keeps the Grey Matter sharp

Results from a recent study seems to show that being fluent in two languages may protect against mental decline in old age.

This latest study appears to back up the theory that language skills also have a protective effect.

"The bilinguals were more efficient at all ages tested and showed a slower rate of decline for some processes with aging," said Dr Ellen Bialystok of York University.

"It appears...that bilingualism helps to offset age-related losses."

So learn another language, use it, and keep your brain functional longer. It's also interesting to note that in the process you'll probably become wiser too.