"Stressful, Mentally Stimulating Work May Reduce Cognitive Decline and Dementia Risk: Study"
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A study of over 7,000 Norwegians has found that engaging in mentally stimulating work can help protect against cognitive decline in older age, with those in less mentally demanding jobs having a higher risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia after the age of 70. The research suggests that education and cognitive stimulation at work play significant roles in building cognitive reserve, emphasizing the importance of using the brain through work and pursuing cognitively challenging activities outside of work to promote long-term cognitive health.
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