A high level of education does not delay the start of dementia and does not slow the speed of decline, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology. Rather, it might be best to remain inquisitive and intellectually active throughout your years, the lead researcher says.
"Education has some benefit, but it's somewhat limited," Wilson said. "The real game is how much you're declining," and education fails to positively impact that.
Still, the activities that might help you in old age are the same ones learned at school, he said: "continuing to read or vigorously challenge yourself with other pursuits and intellectually challenging occupations."
