A new study by scientists from the Columbia University School of Public Health found
Early studies have already shown a link betweenlow-paying jobs; and health problems such as depression, obesity, and hypertension. And they, in turn, are risk factors for cognitive aging. However, this is the first study that has directly examined the relationship between low wages and cognitive ability later in life.
An analysis of study participants' data showed that those who worked for low wages received approximately one additional year of cognitive aging over a 10-year period.