Learning New Languages Strengthens Cognitive Health in Aging
💡 Why it matters
With global populations aging, a simple, low-cost activity like language learning could dramatically cut dementia-related healthcare burdens.
A new analysis of multiple studies suggests that bilingualism can delay dementia onset by an average of 4.5 years and improve executive function in older adults. The effect holds even for those who start learning a second language later in life.
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Ars Technica
Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy
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Learning Another Language May Be One of the Best Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy
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