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6 months of foreign language training improves cognition in older adults
What is it about?
We trained older adults to learn a foreign language (English) for 6 months using a computer app. We saw improvements on several cognitive measures at 6 months and these were maintained at follow-up 3 months later.
Why is it important?
Lifelong bilingualism is thought to lead to healthy cognitive ageing outcomes. Here, we provide the first evidence that foreign language training can improve cognition even when initiated in later life.