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Alzheimers & Brain Health: How Your Sense of Smell Impacts Cognitive Decline
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Are you ready to uncover the fascinating link between our sense of smell and brain health? Join us as we delve into groundbreaking research that reveals how a simple scratch and sniff test could indicate future cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease. We'll explore how changes in your sense of smell can be an early indicator, potentially even before noticeable memory loss. This is especially relevant in understanding dementia and the progression of Alzheimer's disease stages. We'll discuss how something as seemingly mundane as noticing a change in your ability to smell could act as an early warning system for your brain. We'll also provide an Alzheimer's disease explained segment, giving clarity on the connection between olfactory function and cognitive health. Amazing, right?00:00 Odor Detection Signals Cognitive Decline04:20 Odor Identification and Brain Structure07:47 Smell Linked to Brain Health10:18 "Scent Test for Cognitive Decline13:39 Exploring Smell and Brain Health
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