I just read this great article about ways to avoid dementia. As studies continue to find gold nuggets of ways to keep our brains healthy, I try to keep my eyes open to share the highlights.

Recently Medscape noted the following in a headlined journal article: Stimulating Jobs May Guard Your Brain Against Dementia. https://www.medscape.co.uk/s/viewarticle/stimulating-jobs-may-guard-your-brain-against-dementia-2024a1000a1v?ecd=wnl_tp10_daily_hv-other_240601_MSCPEDIT_etid6557574&uac=120504SR&impID=6557574&sso=true

The more new information and data processing your brain filters, the less chance of dementia later on in life. That is the basic principle. So, what jobs are like this? Healthcare jobs! Especially the professional licensed careers, like doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists, dietitians, and registered nurses. Your knowledge base is never set in stone. It constantly evolves and moves forward, so you can never be mentally stagnant or you just could not do the job.

There are plenty of other options out there to stimulate your mind: just by learning about it, perusing genuine internet articles that reflect thoughtful research, reading books, you stimulate your nervous system towards a better future.

Hopefully this encourages you to read, learn, and grow, even at work!