Good quality sleep and learning languages can help decrease the rate of cognitive decline

Scientists study the impact of bilingualism and sleep quality on human cognitive reserve

In the January issue of the International Journal "Brain and Language", a group of scientists, including CHIC leading researchers Andriy Myachykov, Federico Gallo and Jubin Abutalebi, presented a new study devoted to studying the relationship between bilingualism, sleep quality and human cognitive abilities at different life stages.

The authors of the article believe that sleep and language play a huge role in human life and significantly affect cognitive functions, including memory, attention, and cognitive control. Despite this, there are currently few studies that consider the complex impact of these factors on cognitive performance of people.

The article presents an analysis of existing research devoted to the interconnections between language learning, bilingualism and sleep, and also examines their role in the effectiveness of human cognitive performance.

Brain aging and the gradual decline of cognitive function are major challenges for modern healthcare. This article raises new research questions about the impact of sleep and language learning on human cognitive reserve, which may contribute to the development of effective strategies to mitigate the cognitive consequences of diseases associated with old age, including dementia.
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