Bilingualism and Dementia

According to a recent study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging, speaking two or more languages could have benefits for our health, particularly for our memory later in life. The study found that those who reported using two languages daily from a young age performed better on learning and memory tests than those who spoke only one language. This supports previous studies that suggest bilingualism has positive effects against cognitive decline. Neuroscientists believe that bilingual individuals may be able to apply similar strategies used when switching between languages to other areas, such as managing emotions or multitasking. This could help delay the onset of dementia.