Enhancing Smell to Boost Brain Health and Combat Cognitive Decline
TL;DR
Scientists found that inhaling menthol can improve cognitive abilities and reduce brain damage in mice with Alzheimer's disease, suggesting potential for smell-based therapies in neurodegenerative diseases, though more research is needed in humans.
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