The workers were given cognitive tests, and those who worked more than 55 hours per week scored lower on vocabulary and reasoning exams than people whose work weeks lasted 40 hours at most, the researchers report.
The bottom Line:
The study's findings are significant, researchers say, because long hours may lead to cognitive impairment in middle-aged people similar in magnitude to smoking, a known risk factor for dementia.
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