Are physically-demanding jobs a risk for dementia?


By AGENCY

Nursing is one of the occupations that might be at higher risk of developing dementia, due to its physical demands. — AFP

The job you do could influence your cognitive decline in old age, according to an international team of researchers.

They reveal that jobs involving medium or high levels of physical activity are associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.

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