Foreign Language Learning as Cognitive Training to Prevent Old Age Disorders? Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Language Training vs. Musical Training and Social Interaction in Elderly…

new publication from another exciting @YAGroningen interdisciplinary PhD project on whether learning a second language confers cognitive benefits in ageing

Part of the project is the LangCog trial, in which we compare effects of learning a 2nd language vs. learning to play the guitar on cognitive flexibility & well-being in older adults at risk for cognitive decline. Results expected soon! Trial paper: ht

RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: Foreign Language Learning as Cognitive Training to Prevent Old Age Disorders? Protocol of a Randomized Con…

RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: Foreign Language Learning as Cognitive Training to Prevent Old Age Disorders? Protocol of a Randomized Con…