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Spatial Memory

Meaning

Spatial Memory is a complex form of memory responsible for recording and retrieving information about one’s environment and orientation within it, including the ability to navigate through space. This cognitive function is primarily mediated by the hippocampus, a brain structure highly sensitive to the influence of various hormones, particularly estrogens, androgens, and glucocorticoids. The integrity of spatial memory is a crucial indicator of overall brain health and cognitive vitality, directly linking hormonal balance to neurocognitive performance and age-related decline.