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Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive impairment
The prevalence of dementia in places where more than one language is spoken is 50% lower than in regions where the population uses only one languageA study has shown that Alzheimer's patients with a higher degree of bilingualism receive a later diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment
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| Oct 3, 2020 | Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive impairment by elamje | 298 | 158 |
