Learning a new language is reported to exercise the left hemisphere, while singing can strengthen the right. Both of these activities rely on reading, for song lyrics and studying the new language in written form. Reading activates both sides simultaneously and works to boost brain performance in its entirety. It has been determined that hemispheric dominance varies with activities from person to person. For additional information on brain-boosting exercises, please see the below infographic.

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