Emily Warr
Scent + Memory: The Relationship
Have you ever smelled pine needles and was instantly transported to your grandparent’s house for that Christmas gathering, years ago? Smelled coconut and thought of that beach vacation, last summer? While it is widely believed that sound is the strongest of our five senses, did you know that smell is actually the most prominent? It’s true! According to the Association of Psychological Sciences’ Observer, “...There is a strong connection between smells, connections and early life experiences.” So how do your nose and brain work together to make such a strong connection? In that same article, the author explains that, “...The brain’s olfactory...
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