Recessions Associated With Cognitive Decline In Old Age, Study Finds

The effects of economic recessions -- including layoffs and having to work lower-status or lower-paying jobs than you're qualified for -- could take a toll on cognitive functioning, a new study suggests. Research published in The Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health shows that the more recessions a person lives through in early and middle age, the more likely he or she is to experience cognitive decline later on in life. ...

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