Hospital aroma and smell of Rosemary can aid children’s working memory

Do you like the smell of the hospital?

If you are recovering from your illness, it is best to stay at home in the company of a caring caregiver.

The brain is influenced by the smell of our environment. Some carbon monoxide poisoning and other toxic chemicals affect our brain. Some essential oils can influence our brain. Can you heal your cells from the aroma of various plants and oils?

I use lavender essential oils to our senior clients to calm them during the massage. I cooked cinnamon, vanilla and rosemary in many dishes to increase appetite.

WHEN THE NOSE DOESN’T KNOW: CAN SMELL LOSS BE REPAIRED?

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 4, 2017

A study in mice reveals it is possible to regenerate stem cells of the nasal tissue.… READ MORE…

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AUTISM AND THE SMELL OF FEAR

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 27, 2017

People on the autism spectrum appear to have different reactions to subliminal social odors, researchers report.… READ MORE…

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SMELL TEST CHALLENGE SUGGESTS CLINICAL BENEFIT FOR SOME BEFORE DEVELOPMENT OF ALZHEIMER’S

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 10, 2017

Columbia researchers have identified a way in which to determine if a patient with MCI may respond to cholinesterase inhibitors.… READ MORE…

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SMELL SENSITIVITY VARIES WITH CIRCADIAN RHYTHM

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 26, 2017

According to Brown researchers, our sensitivity to smells varies over the course of the day and the patterns rely on our circadian rhythm. Researchers comment the link may contribute to eating habits in teens, potentially elevating obesity risks. … READ MORE…

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WORMS LEARN TO SMELL DANGER

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 17, 2017

Researchers report worms can learn to activate a defense mechanism that protects cells from damage.… READ MORE…

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NEW SMELL TEST COULD AID EARLY DETECTION OF ALZHEIMER’S AND PARKINSON’S

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 10, 2017

Rockefeller researchers have developed a new diagnostic test that could help with early detection of disorders associated with olfaction problems, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.… READ MORE…

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KEY TO LOSS OF SMELL IN PARKINSON’S DISCOVERED

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Loss of the sense of smell is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease that often precedes motor deficits. A new study may provide clues as to why the sense of smell diminishes in people with Parkinson’s.… READ MORE…

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SMELL TEST COULD TRACK ALZHEIMER’S PROGRESSION

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 16, 2017

McGill university researchers have devised a new odor identification test that could help doctors predict those at risk of Alzheimer’s and track the progression of the disease.… READ MORE…

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CAN THE SMELL OF FOOD MAKE YOU FAT?

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 5, 2017

According to a new study, your sense of smell could be responsible for weight gain. Using mice, researchers noticed that those who lost their sense of smell also lost weight, while those mice with a super sense of smell gained more weight on a high fat diet than mice with a regular sense of smell. Findings suggest odor may play an important role in calorie burning processes; if you can’t smell your food, you may burn it rather than store it.… READ MORE…

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HUMAN SENSE OF SMELL IS STRONGER THAN WE THINK

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 11, 2017

A new study sniffs out the myth that has existed for over 150 years, without scientific proof, and finds the sense of smell in humans is just as good as in other mammals.… READ MORE…

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PROBING POSSIBLE REASONS FOR SMELL LOSS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 10, 2017

Problems with olfaction associated with Alzheimer’s could be a result of damage to neurotransmitter and neuromodulator neurons in the forebrain, a new study reports.… READ MORE…

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SMELL OF ROSEMARY CAN AID CHILDREN’S WORKING MEMORY

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 3, 2017

According to researchers, the aroma of rosemary essential oils could help enhance cognitive performance of children in a classroom setting.… READ MORE…