Got a Challenging Job? That's Good News for Your Brain Down the Road

Got a Challenging Job? That's Good News for Your Brain Down the Road By Esther Heerema, MSW At the recent 2016 International Alzheimer's Association Conference, more research was presented about benefits of using your brain. This time, a study found that a complex, challenging job- specifically working with people as opposed to things or data- appeared to compensate for a poor diet in terms of brain health and functioning. More formal education was also beneficial for cognition. 10 Things People with Dementia Might Say and How to Respond  Sometimes, people with dementia might say things are are hurtful or just difficult to hear. What if he accuses you of being unfaithful, or she (who never uttered a foul word) turns the air blue with her foul language? Here are some tried and true ways to respond to your loved one in these 10 scenarios.  READ NOW More Challenging Jobs Connected to Better Brains at Age 70  Is the stress of a challenging job worth it? Having a job that's easy might seem nice at the time, but research is showing a notable benefit from those challenging careers. READ NOW Want to Reduce Your Dementia Risk? Go Back to School  There are many reasons people choose to return to school or continue on to pursue a higher degree. Here's one more benefit of school that might not have been on the list. READ NOW Why Arguing with People Who Have Dementia Backfires  It can be hard to give it up at times, but arguing with someone who is living with dementia is often a waste of time and energy. Here's why.  READ NOW The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer's  Got a loud snorer with sleep apnea next to you in bed? If so, recent research concludes he or she may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease.    READ NOW Brush Your Teeth- Save Your Brain?  Have you brushed your teeth today? Besides the health of your pearly whites and your minty fresh breath, there's another reason to grab that toothbrush. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT How Much Do You Know About Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development? 15 Questions You Should Be Able to Answer About Psychology Research Methods Can a DAN Autism Doctor Help? How Do You Behave in Romantic Relationships? Does Your Child Have Any Food Allergy Symptoms? Could Your Teen Be Depressed? What Type of Leadership Do You Have? Are You More Likely to Conceive Twins Than Most? Take This Quiz! AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.