Challenging work that requires lots of analytical thinking, planning and other managerial skills might help your brain stay sharp as you age
研究方法
tests
1, 000 retired workers over age 75
研究过程
for eight years, the scientists asked the same group to come back to the lab every 18 months to take the same sorts of tests.
研究新发现
Those who had held mentally stimulating(刺激), demanding jobs before retirement tended to do the best on the tests. And they tended to lose cognitive(认知) function at a much slower rate than those with the least mentally challenging jobs.
研究意义和应用
continuing to challenge yourself mentally and keeping your mind busy can only help.
