Mentally Stimulating Occupations Are Key To Avoiding Dementia

The old addage, β€œuse it or lose it”, seems to apply to our mental abilities as well as to our physical abilities.

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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…

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