A recent study led by the Oslo University Hospital in Norway has suggested that engaging in mentally stimulating work may reduce the risk of memory and thinking problems in later life.  The study does not establish that such work definitively prevents mild cognitive impairment. However, the research indicates a significant association between cognitive stimulation at work and lower risks of these age-related issues. “The cognitive reserve hypothesis posits that cognitively stimulating work delays the onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. However, the effect of occupational...