Speaking more than 1 language may help your brain stay younger, study finds
A massive European study just found that people who speak multiple languages tend to have "younger" brains as they age.
The more languages you know, the stronger the effect—each extra language adds a bit more protection.
Monolinguals face faster brain aging
If you only speak one language, you may be more likely to experience faster brain aging compared to multilinguals.
The study considered factors like health and education in its analysis.
Older adults especially saw big benefits from knowing more than one language.
Using different languages keeps your mind sharp
Researchers say juggling different languages regularly boosts brain networks tied to memory, focus, and functions like attention and task switching.
Picking up a new language—even later in life—could help keep your mind flexible and slow down cognitive decline.
So if you've ever wanted to learn another language, it might actually be good for your future self!