<p>There's apparently a <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4401609/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">fairly contested</a> research area of bilingualism being neuroprotective against cognitive decline in old age, such as dementia. </p>

<p>What are the main points for and against this hypothesis?</p>

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2018-09-18T03:48:04.310Z
Cognitive decline may be better correlated with diet. See Steven Gundry's *The Plant Paradox*.
Frank Hubeny
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2018-09-18T10:56:10.440Z
Could you shortly summarize what you already know based on the linked article?
Steven Jeuris
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2018-09-19T07:37:15.193Z
@AliceD: yes, I will, but I need work on it a little beforehand, because it's easier to refute a point than to provide a somewhat balanced summary.
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Bilingualism and cognitive decline (or dementia risk)
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# Bilingualism and cognitive decline (or dementia risk)

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-09-18)

There's apparently a [fairly contested](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4401609/) research area of bilingualism being neuroprotective against cognitive decline in old age, such as dementia.

What are the main points for and against this hypothesis?

**Tags:** cognitive-neuroscience, language, aging

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Cognitive decline may be better correlated with diet. See Steven Gundry's *The Plant Paradox*.  
> **username_2**: Could you shortly summarize what you already know based on the linked article?  
> **username_0**: @AliceD: yes, I will, but I need work on it a little beforehand, because it's easier to refute a point than to provide a somewhat balanced summary.  

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