Professions that Increase the Risk of Dementia Are the Target of a New Study

A scientific study published in The Lancet analyzed thousands of people over the age of 70 and found that certain professions can increase the risk of dementia — especially those with physically demanding routines. More than the job itself, it is the working conditions that directly influence cognitive health. Activities that require extreme physical effort and little variation in mental stimulation appear as risk factors throughout professional…