Having or loosing a loved one to Alzheimer’s is both devastating for both the sufferer and the family. It seems however that if you have a mentally demanding job during the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s you just might keep the horrible disease at bay.

350 people, both with and without the disease had their work tasks examined. It seems that those without Alzheimer’s were more likely to have held careers that required creative thinking problem solving or juggling a variety of responsibilities.

Researchers believe that daily mental workouts help the brain build more neutral connections. And the more you have the more they could help delay the onset of the disease.