Mentally Stimulating Occupations Are Key To Avoiding Dementia
The old adage, “use it or lose it”, seems to apply to our mental abilities as well as to our physical abilities.
A mathematics professor writes on the chalkboard during lecture. (GETTY)
A new study has found that people who use their brains more at work are better protected against cognitive problems and dementia that may come with older age. The findings were reported by a team based at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the Columbia Aging Center, and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and emphasize the importance of mental stimulation during midlife for maintaining cognitive function in old age.
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