Bilingualism Protects Domain-Specific Cognitive Function in Mandarin-Speaking Older Adults
Yulania Wang, Oceanna Yueran Li, Feng Vankee Lin, Meishan Ai
This study finds bilingualism is linked to better executive function but not episodic memory in Mandarin-speaking older adults, with stronger benefits for those with cognitive impairments.
bioRxiv · Feb 4, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience