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Can a scent really sharpen your memory? It's complicated
The sense of smell shares an intimate but mysterious connection with memory. We know that past experiences can flash vividly to mind if we smell a scent that accompanied them.
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Researchers at UCLA tested whether lavender essential oil could improve memory. They had young and older adults complete memory tasks in rooms where lavender was diffused and compared performance to participants in unscented rooms. The study found no significant difference in memory performance between the scented and unscented conditions. These results suggest that the claimed benefits of aromatherapy for enhancing memory or reducing cognitive decline are not supported by this evidence. The findings highlight the need for further research to understand how scent and memory are linked.
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