Is physical activity always a good option? Study finds physically demanding occupations can lead to risk of cognitive impairment
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1001545
INTRO: Working consistently in an occupation with medium or high occupational physical activity was linked to an increased risk of cognitive impairment, according to a new study by the Norwegian National Centre of Ageing and Health and Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and the Butler Columbia Aging Center. The results show the importance of developing strategies for individuals in physically demanding occupations to prevent cognitive impairment. The findings are published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe... (MORE - details, no ads)
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1001545
INTRO: Working consistently in an occupation with medium or high occupational physical activity was linked to an increased risk of cognitive impairment, according to a new study by the Norwegian National Centre of Ageing and Health and Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and the Butler Columbia Aging Center. The results show the importance of developing strategies for individuals in physically demanding occupations to prevent cognitive impairment. The findings are published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe... (MORE - details, no ads)