Olfactory training—based on repeated exposure to different scents—has proven effective in improving and even restoring the sense of smell.
There have been many reports identifying the loss of sense of smell as one of the primary symptoms of COVID-19. While some experience the loss for days, there are others who experience it for months.
People who lack a sense of smell have enhanced social insecurities. March 22, 2012— -- Rebecca Cagle has heard that the smell of coffee can calm people in uncomfortable settings. But she has no ...
In this episode, we walk through how our brain develop and process smell. Have you ever stopped mid-task from catching a whiff of your own odor? It really gets you thinking— why DO we smell in the ...
For thousands of people in the UK, smell and taste disorders turn Christmas into a season without flavour or aroma, writes ...
An illustration of the olfactory bulb and epithelium. Top right: A pericyte (light orange) wraps around a blood vessel (red). Bottom right: Olfactory sensory neurons (light red, orange) surrounded by ...
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought on an “emerging public health concern” of people losing their sense of smell, according to new research published Thursday. The research published in JAMA ...
Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...
Some studies suggest up to 96% of COVID patients are affected. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps no symptom has been in the spotlight more than loss of smell. Estimates vary, but it's ...
Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
Maria Marabito is a writer who specializes in sustainable travel, green living, and food issues. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from West Chester University. While sight is arguably the most ...