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The Cognitive Edge of Bilingualism

This chapter explores the cognitive benefits of being bilingual, including its potential to delay dementia onset and enhance executive control. It examines how language proficiency, age of acquisition, and language switching frequency can influence cognitive performance and mental health.

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