Psychology
The Impact of Bilingualism on Executive Function and Memory
Quick fact
Brain imaging studies show that bilinguals often have denser grey matter in the prefrontal cortex, a key area for executive control, even when they are using only one language.
Why this is interesting
You likely know that speaking two languages can be impressive, but what if it also sharpens your brain's control center and changes how you remember? Discover the hidden cognitive workouts happening in a bilingual brain.