A study shows that people in less mentally demanding jobs have a higher risk of cognitive problems in old age.
Ana-Maria Tapescu
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Researchers have found that people with routine and repetitive jobs have a higher risk of illness in older age and a higher risk of mild cognitive problems. The study suggests that education and cognitive activities outside work could help maintain cognitive health.
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Activitatea care stimulează din punct de vedere mental joacă un rol cheie în evitarea demenţei - studiu
Studiu: Ce activitate trebuie să faci zilnic pentru a limita riscul de demență la bătrânețe | Newsweek Romania
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