Most of us go through school simply trying to get good grades, so we can get into a good university, and finally, get a good job. That has, for a long period of time, been the purpose of education. Once we get that job, and the money starts coming in, learning is over, the time for education has passed.

This notion is beginning to get flipped on its head, and for good reason. Continued learning not only makes our job prospects better, it can also protect us against many health related issues. Learning physically changes the brain, and a new study mentioned in the New York Times points out its ability to cut the risk of dementia:

The risk of developing dementia is decreasing for people with at least a high school education, according to an important new study that suggests that changes in lifestyle and improvements in physical health can help prevent or delay cognitive decline.

The study, published Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine, provides the strongest evidence to date that a more educated population and better cardiovascular health are contributing to a decline in new dementia cases over time, or at least helping more people stave off dementia for longer.

As long as technology keeps progressing and the internet expanding, educational resources are going to be easier for anyone to takes advantage of. Check out the full post for more details.

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