
5/17/23: This Skill Fights Off Alzheimer’s
Can speaking a second language actually help you avoid dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Today's episode reveals a fascinating new study that suggests just that – but there's a catch. You need to be bilingual from an early age.
THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE with Ric Edelman · Ric Edelman
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Show Notes
Can speaking a second language actually help you avoid dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Today's episode reveals a fascinating new study that suggests just that – but there's a catch. You need to be bilingual from an early age.
Join me as I discuss this intriguing topic and how it could impact your future and the future of your loved ones. I also explore the additional benefits of being bilingual, such as improved multitasking, emotional management, and self-control. With the horrors of dementia and Alzheimer's disease all too familiar, and the likelihood of developing symptoms increasing as we age, it's crucial that we do everything we can to keep these diseases at bay until medical innovations provide a cure or vaccine. So, why not consider becoming bilingual and encourage your family members to do the same?
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Links from today's show:
Knowing Two Languages Protects Against Dementia from The National Herald
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