Speaking multiple languages may slow brain aging, a study in Spain suggests

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Speaking multiple languages may slow brain aging, with four-language speakers showing brains appearing 13 years younger. New research presented at a neuroscience forum found bilingual individuals had brains appearing six years younger than monolinguals, with benefits increasing with more languages. The study analyzed brain connectivity in hundreds of people in Spain, suggesting earlier language acquisition and fluency yield greater cognitive advantages.


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