Languages are used to convey thoughts, identity, knowledge, and the way people see and understand the world. Mastering more than one language provides a gateway to other cultures, and according to a team of researchers led by scientists from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), actively using them also brings neurological benefits and protects people from cognitive impairment associated with aging.
In a paper published in Neuropsychologia, the researchers conclude that speaking two languages on a regular basis—and having done so all one’s life—enhances cognitive reserve and delays the…
