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Bilingualism Linked to Better Cognitive Functions After Stroke

Being bilingual doubles the chances of having normal cognitive functions after a stroke compared to monolingual patients.

Health

Bilingualism May Delay Onset Of Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease

People who speak more than one language and develop dementia tend to do so up to five years later than those who are monolingual, according to a study.

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10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Every year, Asian Scientist Magazine publishes Asian Scientist 100, a carefully curated list of the best and brightest researchers and leaders in SETM in Asia. This year we complete a decade of doing so.
Learning From Environmental Defenders

Drawing on traditional knowledge systems, environmental researchers and policymakers in Asia are working with indigenous communities to design better strategies for environmental conservation.
The Equalizers

Across Asia, people with disabilities are breaking physical and social barriers to STEM fields, opening the way for others.

Bilingualism Linked to Better Cognitive Functions After Stroke

Bilingualism May Delay Onset Of Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease

EDITOR’S PICK

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Learning From Environmental Defenders

The Equalizers