Late retirement delays dementia

LONDON: Working a few years beyond retirement could help stave off Alzheimer's disease, according to a new British study published on Monday.

Experts from King's College London analyzed data from more than 1,300 people with dementia. They considered factors including education, employment and retirement.

Researchers found that people who retired later were able to avoid the mind-robbing Alzheimer's disease longer than people who retired earlier.