Learning Languages May Slow Brain Aging by Up to 13 Years, Study Suggests

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Research presented at a neuroscience conference suggests speaking multiple languages can make the brain appear significantly younger.
Those speaking four languages had brains appearing up to 13 years younger than monolinguals, with earlier acquisition and higher proficiency showing greater benefits.

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Research presented at a neuroscience conference suggests speaking multiple languages can make the brain appear significantly younger. Those speaking four languages had brains appearing up to 13 years younger than monolinguals, with earlier acquisition and higher proficiency showing greater benefits.

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