Retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. According to the latest research, quitting work entirely causes your brain capacity to plummet and can lead to other negative health effects. Still, this doesn’t mean you have to give up your dreams of a more relaxed life once you hit a certain age threshold. All it means is that you should keep some kind of work in your life to maintain the health of your brain as you age.
Research shows that retirement is not good for your brain and health
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