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Bilingual Brain, Morning Sickness, Cat Purrs
Jan 19, 2024
Bilingual brain better at multitasking. Good news for women at risk of morning sickness. Complex science behind cat purring.
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- Being bilingual can enhance multitasking abilities and the ability to ignore irrelevant information, challenging previous assumptions about cognitive differences between monolinguals and bilinguals.
- A connection has been identified between the hormone GDF15 and the intensity of morning sickness during pregnancy, offering new insights into understanding and potentially treating pregnancy-related sickness.
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Bilingual individuals have better attention control and information processing
A study from the University of Florida suggests that bilingual individuals have an advantage in switching between tasks and ignoring irrelevant information. The ability to seamlessly switch between languages helps them maintain focus and effectively suppress distractions. This study challenges previous assumptions about cognitive differences between monolinguals and bilinguals, emphasizing the dynamic nature of our cognitive abilities.
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