Can speaking multiple languages really lower dementia risk? It's not that simple
July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, July 16 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release:
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Can speaking multiple languages really lower dementia risk? It's not that simple
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The risk of dementia rises as the brain ages. One reason is that connections between brain cells weaken over time. Diseases of the brain, such as Alzheimer's and stroke, can speed this up, eventually leading to dementia, a loss of mental abilities and a lo . . .
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Can speaking multiple languages really lower dementia risk? It's not that simple
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The risk of dementia rises as the brain ages. One reason is that connections between brain cells weaken over time. Diseases of the brain, such as Alzheimer's and stroke, can speed this up, eventually leading to dementia, a loss of mental abilities and a lo . . .