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flag Learning a second language is linked to a 33% lower risk of accelerated ageing, according to a large European study.

flag A large European study of over 86,000 people finds that speaking a second language is linked to a 33% lower risk of accelerated ageing, with multilingual individuals showing a 2.17-fold reduced risk of unhealthy ageing. flag The research, published in Nature Aging, suggests language learning strengthens brain functions like memory and attention, building cognitive reserve. flag Benefits were seen in both bilingual individuals and those living in linguistically diverse areas, even after adjusting for age and lifestyle. flag Experts call multilingualism a low-cost, scalable public health strategy comparable to exercise or smoking cessation, recommending regular language engagement for brain health across all societies.

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