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Reliance on GPS devices may lead to cognitive decline, study says orienteering can help
March 15, 202302:12
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Reliance on GPS devices may lead to cognitive decline, study says orienteering can help

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As many drivers grow increasingly dependent on GPS navigation devices, new research from McMaster University in Canada suggests that solving the puzzle of getting lost keeps the brain healthy. NBC News’ Dr. John Torres has more insight on how losing navigational skills can lead to cognitive decline, and even dementia.March 15, 2023

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