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Many of us are guilty of whipping out our smartphone to capture a memorable moment, like visiting a famous historical monument or a stunning piece of art.
But scientists say photos can actually impair our memory of events, by making us focus on the act of picture-taking rather the moment itself.
In experiments, the researchers in New York found participants were better at recalling details of artwork when they hadn t been taking snaps of them.
Many people take photos as a way of preserving important moments in their life, but the study suggests this doesn t actually work.
Live in the moment: Taking photos can actually impair your memory, according to the study by two experts at Binghamton University. Pictured, a smartphone user takes a photo of the remains of the Berlin Wall
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