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Physical Jobs May Increase Dementia Danger
19 Aug
Summary
- Work-related physical activity might raise dementia risk.
- Strenuous labor may not protect the brain like exercise.
- New research suggests a link between job exertion and dementia.
New research indicates that engaging in physical activity as part of one's job may elevate the risk of dementia. Scientists suggest that the strenuous nature of occupational labor might not provide the same cognitive benefits as voluntary exercise.
This contrasts with findings that leisure-time physical activity can be protective. The study highlights a potential concern that work-related physical exertion could, in fact, increase the susceptibility to developing dementia, a condition that significantly impacts cognitive function.
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