Posts Tagged ‘occupation’
On the brain-boosting benefits of (healthy, productive) social engagement
You have probably read about the many cognitive and brain benefits of social stimulation but, are all types of social engagement equal? What matters most with social interactions – quantity or quality? Neuroscientists have found that social engagement can benefit the brain by helping build cognitive and brain reserve and lower stress levels, especially when social…
Read MoreComplex occupations help protect our brains from aging-related cognitive decline
Cognitive aging: Work helps our brain (AAAS): A recent study shows that work plays an active role in keeping our brains healthy. “We have demonstrated the role of working activity on cognitive performance”. Professor Raffaella Rumiati says … “Many studies have been focused on the factors influencing our brain aging and differences in cognitive decline…
Read MoreJobs with low physical stress and good working conditions linked to larger hippocampus and better memory
CSU study links physical stress on the job with brain and memory decline in older age (press release): A new study out of Colorado State University has found that physical stress in one’s job may be associated with faster brain aging and poorer memory. Aga Burzynska, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Risk and Prevention: the Cognitive Reserve
A couple of recent research findings are making the media rounds, bringing much needed attention to the high Alzheimer’s rates among Latinos and to preventive approaches based on the Cognitive Reserve — such as, what jobs we choose: More Alzheimer’s risk for Hispanics, studies find (International Herald Tribune): — Studies suggest that many Hispanics may…
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