A study in The BMJ found that taxi and ambulance drivers, whose jobs involve spatial and navigational processing, have lower rates of death from Alzheimer’s disease compared to other occupations. The hippocampus region in the brain, used for spatial memory, may be enhanced in these drivers, potentially reducing Alzheimer’s risk. Analyzing data from death certificates, researchers found that taxi and ambulance drivers had the lowest proportion of Alzheimer’s-related deaths. Other transport-related jobs did not show the same trend. While the study does not prove causation, it suggests that memory-intensive driving occupations might offer some protection against Alzheimer’s disease, warranting further research.
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Taxi and ambulance drivers show reduced Alzheimer’s mortality
