Why Taxi Drivers Rarely Get Alzheimer’s (And the Brutal Catch Nobody Mentions)
Taxi drivers have shockingly low rates of Alzheimer’s, sparking hope that complex mental tasks can shield our brains. But beneath this hopeful headline lies a darker reality: survival bias, self-selection, and a brutal trade-off where the very stress that protects the mind breaks down the body. The real lesson isn’t about driving a cab—it’s about the necessity of mental friction.