Pensioners who work part-time are almost 40 per cent less likely to develop dementia, research shows.
The incurable condition is much less common in those employed for a couple of days a week, compared to others who retire completely.
Scientists think it protects the brain against a loss of cognition.
Nearly one million people in the UK have dementia. By 2040, it’s projected this will rise to 1.4million.
Previous studies have hinted that employees who quit at retirement age – currently 66 – face a bigger risk of dementia because they lose the daily interaction and cognitive stimulation that can ward it off.
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