SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 6, 2026Nautilus

Speaking More Languages May Help Slow Brain Aging

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Speaking more languages may help keep your brain younger, according to a new study presented at a neuroscience conference in Barcelona. Researchers built a "brain aging clock" using AI and tested 144 people from Spain's Basque region. Those who spoke four languages had brain activity appearing 13 years younger, while bilingual people's brains appeared six years younger — but depth and duration of language experience matter most.

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