Some consider learning programming languages in the same category. In my career I have learned Assembler, Cobol, Java, C, Smalltalk, DB2, MQSeries. I can probably add this to my reasons for surviving my stroke. I may have to learn another language to prevent possible dementia.
The blogger discussing it here:
http://brainblogger.com/2013/03/29/bilingualism-may-be-neuroprotective/
The original articles here:
Lifelong bilingualism maintains neural efficiency for cognitive control in aging.
Lifelong bilingualism maintains white matter integrity in older adults.
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