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Weekly Article: Learning a New Language to Keep Your Brain Healthy!

Neuroscience research suggests that learning a new language can support brain health in people across a wide range of ages and experience levels. But how exactly does it help? Does the specific language matter? How fluent do we need to be to reap those cognitive benefits? Can it truly support cognitive aging?

At the link in bio, I explore those questions. Image: Getty Images via Unsplash.

*Note: This content is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as advice.

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If you like exploring the mind through psychology, wellness, and culture, with both information and reflection, follow for daily facts/notes, weekly articles, and monthly deep dives (coming soon).

#magazine #cognitivefunction #factsyoudidntknow #brainhealth #languages

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