The New York Times: Why Bilinguals Are Smarter
SPEAKING two languages rather than just one has obvious practical benefits in an increasingly globalized world. But in recent years, scientists have begun to show that the advantages of bilingualism are even more fundamental than being able to converse with a wider range of people. Being bilingual, it turns out, makes you smarter. It can have a profound effect on your brain, improving cognitive skills not related to language and even shielding against dementia in old age. Read more.

Pensez-vous Francais? Thinking in a foreign language 'leads to more rational decision making'
Got a difficult decision to make? Why not mull it over auf deutsch?
A new study suggested that people are prone to make more sound, less risky decisions if they are thinking in a language other than their native tongue. Read more