Multilingualism Delays Dementia, Makes Brains Look 6 Years Younger
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 28
Multilingualism Delays Dementia, Makes Brains Look 6 Years Younger
2 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 28
Summary
Researchers found people who spoke two or three languages had brains that appeared about six years younger and may receive dementia diagnoses later.
Speaking and understanding another language appears to provide sustained mental stimulation, helping keep the brain active and slowing age-related decline.
The findings add to evidence that learning a new language could be a practical way to support brain health as people get older.