“Language” trick that BOOSTS your brain

Are you catching yourself FORGETTING simple things?

Or completely BLANKING mid-conversation, unable to locate the “right” word?

Yeah, we ALL forget things… and you may be a little worried that your brain isn’t as sharp as it once was.

And I’ll be the first to say that FORGETFULNESS can be a normal part of the aging process…

But you DON’T have to sit back and wait for it to get worse!

Because there’s research about a simple “language trick” that could BOOST your brain power, and it’s something you can start doing today!

Remember those days when you took a foreign language class (like Spanish or French) as part of your education?

Perhaps you learned enough to pass your tests, but there’s a good chance you never became fluent in whatever language you studied.

Well, my friend, it may be time to dust off those old foreign language books!

That’s because according to a new study, learning a second language could boost your brain power… even during old age!

According to a study published in the journal Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition, studying a SECOND language can provide a serious cognitive boost for aging minds.

Over the course of three months, the study looked at adults aged 65-75 and found that participants who studied Spanish showed significant improvements for two important cognitive categories: working memory and executive function. These two categories help you stay focused, avoid distractions, and deal with conflicting information.

In other words, simply dabbling in learning a second language can improve your day-to-day memory and brain power.

And here’s more good news…

You don’t need to enroll in Spanish or French 101!

Learning a second language can be as simple as getting on your computer.

Online language courses like Babbel and Rosetta Stone are great ways to learn a new language – or bone up on a language you learned in the past – from the comfort and convenience of your own home.

There are also plenty of conventional ways to learn a second language.

Your local library will have books and texts to help you learn a new language.

You can also check out introductory-level language classes at your local community college (many of which can be done online and at your own pace).

To the power of all language,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Anderer, John. “Bilingual benefits: Learning a second language boosts brain health.” https://studyfinds.org/learning-second-language-brain/