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Multilingualism may keep your brain six years younger, study finds

Learning a new language could slow cognitive ageing, research suggests.

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A study indicates that being multilingual may have protective effects on the brain, potentially reducing cognitive ageing. The research suggests that learning languages could contribute to maintaining mental sharpness as people grow older.

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