Smells can evoke strong memories — but a certain smell may even help hold onto them and ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
Smells can evoke strong memories — but a certain smell may even help hold onto them and ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.most common form of dementiaIn initial animal trials, scientists from Cima Universidad de Navarra found that repeated short exposures to the minty-smelling organic compound helped regulate their immune system and prevent cognitive deterioration.
Scientists think inflammatory activity in the brain contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s by killing healthy neurons. “This study is an important step toward understanding the connection between the immune system, the central nervous system and smell, as the results suggest that odors and immune modulators may play an important role in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other diseases related to the central nervous system,” she said in theThe study’s authors say the discovery of how the olfactory function impacts cognitive function may facilitate the creation of new odor-based therapies that can...
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