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Navigating the Old-Fashioned Way May Help Keep Your Brain Healthy as You Age
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New research suggests that practicing spatial navigation, such as reading paper maps instead of relying solely on GPS, is a powerful way to exercise the brain. Because spatial orientation difficulties are among the earliest signs of cognitive decline, keeping these navigation skills active can play a key role in long-term brain health.
New research suggests that practicing spatial navigation, such as reading paper maps instead of relying solely on GPS, is a powerful way to exercise the brain. Because spatial orientation difficulties are among the earliest signs of cognitive decline, keeping these navigation skills active can play a key role in long-term brain health.