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Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy arstechnica.com/science/2026…

Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy

Research suggests that bilingualism can offer cognitive benefits.

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Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age. theconversation.com/learning…
Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age

Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age

Learning another language is not a miracle cure for aging, and it cannot guarantee protection against Alzheimer’s disease. But it does have various other benefits.

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The Difference Between BPD and NPD: Why These Two Disorders Are Often Confused. themindsjournal.com/differen…
Borderline or Narcissistic? Why They Can Look So Similar, and Feel So Different

Borderline or Narcissistic? Why They Can Look So Similar, and Feel So Different

They can sometimes look alike, but what’s happening underneath is very different.

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The Burden of Being Reasonable: When You’re Always Expected to Understand. themindsjournal.com/burden-o…
The Burden of Always Being the Reasonable One

The Burden of Always Being the Reasonable One

You shouldn’t have to swallow your feelings just to keep everyone comfortable.

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What is language? How do we learn it, use it, and occasionally, lose it? Beyond Words: amazon.com/Beyond-Words-Lear…
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Beyond Words isn't a textbook, it's a lively, accessible exploration of how we learn, use, and lose language. If you've ever wondered what makes human language so extraordinary, this book is for you. 📚 amazon.com/Beyond-Words-Lear…
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Have you ever wondered why our brains swap sounds between words? My latest article for The Conversation explores the science behind spoonerisms, and why they tell us so much about language and the mind. @ConversationEDU theconversation.com/a-lack-o…
A lack of pies for a pack of lies – what spoonerisms reveal about how the brain produces speech

A lack of pies for a pack of lies – what spoonerisms reveal about how the brain produces speech

Spoonerisms can be silly and make you laugh. But linguists see something more: a rare glimpse of how the mind plans speech before we even open our mouths.

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Dr. Samuel Johnson and Tourette syndrome cambridge.org/core/blog/2026…
Dr. Samuel Johnson and Tourette syndrome

Dr. Samuel Johnson and Tourette syndrome

When most people think of Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709–1784), they picture the formidable lexicographer whose A Dictionary of the English Language shaped English for generations.

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My latest article for The Conversation explores spoonerisms and urban legends of the quirky Reverend Spooner. theconversation.com/a-lack-o…
A lack of pies for a pack of lies – what spoonerisms reveal about how the brain produces speech

A lack of pies for a pack of lies – what spoonerisms reveal about how the brain produces speech

Spoonerisms can be silly and make you laugh. But linguists see something more: a rare glimpse of how the mind plans speech before we even open our mouths.

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Beyond Words out in the wild! 📚 Thanks to Alan for sharing this great photo with his copy of Beyond Words: How We Learn, Use, and Lose Language. Grab your copy: amazon.com/dp/1009587439
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Um, Actually: The Hidden Purpose of Hesitation in Speech | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/… @PsychToday
Um, Actually, There's a Purpose Behind Hesitation in Our Speech

Um, Actually, There's a Purpose Behind Hesitation in Our Speech

Think saying um and uh makes you sound unprepared? These tiny hesitation words play an important role in how we think, speak, and communicate.

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Beyond Words: How We Learn, Use, and Lose Language amazon.com/Beyond-Words-Lear…
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Where did language come from? Nobody really knows, but the theories are fascinating theconversation.com/where-di… via @ConversationEDU
Where did language come from? Nobody really knows, but the theories are fascinating

Where did language come from? Nobody really knows, but the theories are fascinating

In 1866, the topic became so controversial that the Société de Linguistique de Paris banned discussions about language origins altogether.

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My author copies have arrived! It's always exciting to finally hold a new book in your hands after years of research, writing, and editing. If you've read it, reviews are always appreciated, they help readers discover new books. Beyond Words - amazon.com/Beyond-Words-Lear…
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Why You Hear What You Expect to Hear | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/… @PsychToday
Why You Hear What You Expect to Hear

Why You Hear What You Expect to Hear

We don’t just hear speech, we actively reconstruct it. Here’s how the brain turns messy sound into meaning, and why we sometimes get it wrong.

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Think kids are better at learning languages? Not so fast. Adults have strengths too. theconversation.com/its-neve…
It’s never too late to learn a language – adults and kids bring different strengths to the task

It’s never too late to learn a language – adults and kids bring different strengths to the task

While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life.

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When the Well Is Poisoned | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/… @PsychToday
When the Well Is Poisoned

When the Well Is Poisoned

In this article, we explore the psychology behind poisoning the well: why narcissists use it, how it works, and what you can do to protect yourself and your reputation.

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Mars at night 🔦 Our Curiosity rover shared a rare nighttime view of the Red Planet as scientists took a closer look at layers within a recently-drilled rock. Learn more about this photo: go.nasa.gov/3ZhHcAs
A large, slightly bumpy rock is seen from above; at the center is a circular hole, with a mound of debris piled along its edge. It is being lit by the Curiosity rover, seen in shadow at the top-right of the image. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS

ALT A large, slightly bumpy rock is seen from above; at the center is a circular hole, with a mound of debris piled along its edge. It is being lit by the Curiosity rover, seen in shadow at the top-right of the image. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS

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Is It Better to Learn a Second Language as a Child or Adult? | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/… @PsychToday
Is It Better to Learn a Second Language as a Child or Adult?

Is It Better to Learn a Second Language as a Child or Adult?

From brain development to accents, aptitude, and motivation, the real science behind language learning challenges the idea that there’s only one “right” age to start.

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Grieving From Afar | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/… @PsychToday
Grieving From Afar

Grieving From Afar

Personal Perspective: Coping with loss across distance.

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