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
Mentally stimulating work plays key role in staving off dementia, study finds
Unchallenging jobs raise the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in old age, study finds
Locurile de muncă solicitante pentru creier ar proteja oamenii de apariția demenței
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