Thought Provoking Work May Reduce Later Life Cognitive Decline

Engaging in complex, thought-provoking work may lower the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older age. Conducted by researchers at Oslo University Hospital, the study analyzed job demands of over 7,000 people across 305 occupations in Norway, linking higher cognitive job demands in one’s 30s through 60s to a reduced incidence of MCI post-70.