Hua, did you see that study about multilingualism and aging? It says that using multiple languages over the long term can significantly slow aging. I think it’s really interesting.

I did! So the brain needs “fitness training” just like the body. The study mentioned that people who speak multiple languages exercise their executive function and attention more often.

Yes, and the dataset was huge—more than eighty thousand people. The probability of accelerated aging in monolinguals was more than twice that of multilinguals. Even as a language teacher, it makes me want to learn more languages.

Haha, you learn classical poetry so quickly, you’ll definitely be fine with foreign languages! I want to pick up my college Spanish again and experience the power of “cognitive reserve.”

They also used an index called the “biobehavioral age gap,” which includes health, cognition, education, and more. Sounds very scientific.

What surprised me most is that the study controlled for factors like immigration, income, and air quality, yet the protective effect of multilingualism was still very clear.

So learning languages isn’t just for communication—it’s like buying an extra layer of “insurance” for your future self. Feels more reliable than skincare products.

Exactly, the earlier the better. How about we start a small language corner next month? We can practice speaking while keeping our brains young—such a good deal!