The human sense of smell connects directly to brain regions responsible for memory and cognitive function, making it a surprisingly accurate window into neurological health. As people age, changes in ...

A recent study examining the lasting impacts of the coronavirus concluded that people living with long COVID who suffer from anosmia -- the loss of smell -- experienced a significant shift in brain ...

There are many ways to boost brain power, from exercising more often to learning new skills. But what about boosting the actual size of your brain? According to a new study, wearing the right kind of ...

The "world smells different" for people with Parkinson's disease, a discovery that could help doctors spot the condition sooner ...

Babies have blurry vision for up to eight months after birth, but they might be able to smell much sooner 1. Researchers know little about infants’ odour perception, which has a key role in behaviours ...

According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in eight Americans over age 40 has measurable smell dysfunction. That impairment increases with age, but it can also happen to anyone at any ...