Speaking multiple languages may make your brain appear years younger, researchers say

Researchers found stronger signs of slower brain aging among people who spoke more languages, with earlier learning and greater proficiency linked to the biggest differences.

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Adults who spoke multiple languages had brains that appeared up to 13 years younger than those of monolingual speakers, according to research presented July 6 at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Forum 2026. Researchers found progressively younger brain connectivity patterns as the number of languages spoken …