Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy
Linguists and researchers suggest that learning a new language is a complex mental exercise that can improve cognitive resilience in aging adults. The process engages multiple brain functions, potentially helping to maintain brain health throughout a person's lifespan.
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As global populations age, identifying accessible, non-medical ways to maintain cognitive function is increasingly important for public health.
cognitive resilience Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy Research suggests that bilingualism can offer cognitive benefits.
0 Age changes the way languages are learned, but adults remain capable of learning new languages throughout life. Credit: DrAfter123/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Age changes the way languages are learned, but adults remain capable of learning new languages throughout life. Credit: DrAfter123/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Learning another language is a highly complex mental activity . It requires people to remember words, distinguish unfamiliar sounds, recognize patterns, work out grammatical rules, and retrieve the right expression at the right moment. All of this happens while listening, interpreting, and preparing a response.
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