Staying employed keeps your brain sharper, especially for men in their 50s

A new study finds that losing a job in your 50s or early 60s makes your brain decline faster. This effect is strongest for men and is a direct cause, not just a correlation.

This paper provides causal evidence that employment is not just about income, but also about cognitive health. For years, people assumed early retirement was good for overall health, but this suggests a trade-off. It means policies that help older adults stay employed could also be seen as public health interventions.