However, the nature of your job may already be making a difference - as certain roles naturally challenge the mind in ways that could help lower the risk of dementia. Roles such as teaching, public relations and computer programming have previously been found to offer potential benefits, while careers in management, law and medicine have also been linked to a lower risk. However, experts stress that there is still plenty you can do outside of work to keep your cognitive function sharp. Prof Mukadam and her colleagues recently studied how education influences dementia risk. Experts stress there are still ways to support brain health, even if your job is not particularly mentally demanding.

Source: Daily Mail April 07, 2026 13:36 UTC