“What this all says is that bilingualism changes the way you cope with an increasingly compromised brain,” she continued. “It doesn’t prevent dementia, it holds back the flood. When ...

Study author Kristina Coulter and her colleagues sought to explore whether bilingualism (i.e., knowing two languages) might be protective against dementia. Previous research has suggested that ...

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Learning a new language is not only the path to new cultures, continents and people, it also has significant effects on the brain. Neuroscientist Kristina Wiebels explores the hidden benefits of ...

In the UK we have a reputation for being somewhat lazy when it comes to learning a second language. However, research suggests it could be beneficial for our brains – and could even delay dementia.