Poor Sense Of Smell Could Be A Sign Of Depression In Older Adults: Study
According to a recent study poor smell may be a sign of depression in older people, as it can lead to changes in mood, energy levels, and overall well-being, read on to learn more.
Jul 03, 2023, 10:05 AM IST
Losing sense of smell may signal onset of dementia in older adults, says study
Researchers noted five years after the initial test, almost all of the study subjects who were unable to name a single scent had been diagnosed with dementia.
Oct 01, 2017, 16:59 PM IST
Did you know? Your nose holds the key to let you live longer by sniffing out death!
The results published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society contribute to growing evidence that smell testing gives a valuable window into the health of the brain as it ages – just as the back of the eye does to a skilled doctor.
May 15, 2017, 23:40 PM IST
Human sense of smell as good as that of dogs: Study
However, the study published in the journal Science, showed that the human olfactory bulb is quite large and similar in the number of neurons to other mammals.
May 13, 2017, 00:52 AM IST
Sleeping near chicken can protect you from malaria!
Scientists found that while mosquitoes have a taste for humans, they tend to avoid chickens and other birds due to their smell, thereby protecting humans from mosquito-transmitted diseases
Jul 22, 2016, 12:45 PM IST
