It may sound counter-intuitive, but physically demanding jobs may raise the risk of dementia later in life.
For decades, the consensus has been regular physical activity shields the brain from degradation and keeps it clear of dangerous plaque.
However, a study in The Lancet found people who work in jobs that required medium to high physical activity, like salespeople – retail and other – nursing and care assistants, crop farmers and animal producers, have a greater risk of dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early sign of the disorder.
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