Your Navigation Skills Depend on Where You Grew Up

New research shows that growing up in a city compared to a rural area impacts your navigational skills.

By Benjamin Plackett
May 23, 2022 8:00 PM
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Where a person grows up as a child significantly impacts their navigation skills as an adult, according to recent research. Those who grew up in cities have a worse sense of direction compared to those who lived in rural areas. And understanding the impact of these navigational skills could shed light on diagnosing dementia.

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