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How Does Retirement Affect Your Brain? (Ep. 17 Replay)

Freakonomics, M.D.

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The Negative Effects of Retirement on Cognitive Function

In the us, we tend to find the largest negative effects of retirement on cognition for men. Women upon retirement are more likely to do things like increase their physical and cognitive activities. The idea that our jobs can actually protect our brains from deteriorating, or at least slow that process down, makes it a good case for postponing retirement if you can.

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