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Resident urges use of library's Mango Languages to support cognitive health
Summary
During public comment, Christal Beyer encouraged residents to use the Markham College Library's Mango Languages program as a daily cognitive exercise, saying 10–15 minutes a day can help build memory and attention.
Christal Beyer addressed the council during the public-comment period to highlight Mango Languages, a digital language‑learning resource available through the Markham College Library. Beyer described language learning as a mental workout that "engages several parts of the brain" and recommended short, consistent practice: "Just 10 to 15 minutes a day can provide meaningful mental exercise."
She framed the resource as one tool that can help strengthen "cognitive reserve," a concept she said is linked in research to delayed dementia symptoms and improved memory and attention. Beyer also noted language learning's social and personal benefits, saying it "opens doors to new cultures, travel experiences, and conversations with others." The council heard the comment and closed the public-comment period after her remarks.
