There are several reasons why a person chooses a profession. While some make this decision for the financial return, others choose it out of vocation or even to continue a family tradition. Either way, it's important to choose something that adds more knowledge. With that in mind, we have listed in this article which are the professions to get smarter, according to a scientific study. Check out!
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One study published in the journal Neurology in 2014, whose title was “Occupational complexity and cognitive skills throughout life”, had with the objective of investigating the associations between the complexity of the person's main occupation and their cognitive performance in life adult.
A total of 1,066 individuals were included in the study, 534 men and 532 women, born in 1936, that is, who were 78 years old at the time. According to the study, careers that require creativity and include data analysis or systematization can prepare the mind for more active, lucid and skillful journeys over the years, including in old age.
Professions that stood out
Scientists gave participants a variety of tests in order to exercise memory, cognitive and motor skills. Those who worked throughout their lives as civil engineers and architects, for example, demonstrated good cognitive ability.
Furthermore, professions that were based on instructing and guiding in order to provide advice or carrying out negotiations, such as advocacy and social assistance, were also categorized as activities complex.
Lower performing professions
On the other hand, less complex occupations, which were based on manual strength or copying and comparing data, such as civil construction worker, clerk and telephone operator, for example, did not show results as significant.
Authors' Conclusion
In conclusion, the researchers highlighted that their findings support the hypothesis that more stimulating environments preserve the cognitive ability throughout adulthood, although the ongoing effects of these activities in old age are still debated.
Study reinforces that we should exercise our brain capacity
Despite some limitations, which are common in scientific studies, this research is important, since reinforces the importance of lifelong cognitive “training” to maintain and protect functional brain. Thus, new ongoing studies will be even more useful to better clarify the issue.
