It has long been said that the smart people make more money, but here’s a twist. It could be that those who are in debt and poverty between the ages of 18-30 set themselves up for early cognitive decline. The study followed 3400 males and females, different races and backgrounds for twenty five years. During the course of time, the participants reported income levels, as well as participated in cognitive testing. The results showed a direct correlation to a premature cognitive decline and ongoing poverty. Being a research professional myself, I have to play devil’s advocate here. I have to wonder if those same people would have gone through cognitive exercises and exposure to new things, and limited television time, if the results would have been the same. Just food for thought.
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