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Latino Health Study: Bilingual Seniors Have Mental Edge

January 15, 2013 | by Voice of America | Latino Daily News

Older adults who've spoken two languages since childhood have a distinct cognitive edge over their monolingual peers, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown bilingualism seems to favor the development of heightened mental skills. The new research, published in Neuroscience, provides evidence of that cognitive advantage among older, bilingual adults. continue reading »