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Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy (opens in a new tab)

arstechnica.com · 2026-09-19

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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedLearning another language is a highly complex mental activity that requires remembering words, distinguishing unfamiliar sounds, recognizing patterns, working out grammatical rules, and retrieving the right expression at the right moment.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedResearch suggests that learning another language and bilingualism can help keep an aging brain healthier and may offer cognitive benefits, including for older adults.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedLanguage learning is presented as a rich form of cognitive exercise because it engages several mental processes at once and may support neuroplasticity and brain change across the lifespan.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedThe article notes that learning another language may also create opportunities for communication and social connection.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedThe article says the research on bilingualism is mixed, implying that the cognitive-benefit claim is not settled.View evidenceHide evidence

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