11/10/2024
Bilingual Brains Build Stronger Connections
A new study reveals that learning a second language in childhood significantly boosts brain connectivity, especially between the cerebellum and left frontal cortex.
Researchers used whole-brain fMRI scans to compare bilingual and monolingual individuals, discovering that bilingual participants had more efficient communication across brain regions.
The benefits were particularly evident in those who learned a second language early, suggesting that childhood language acquisition promotes long-term cognitive flexibility and resilience.
