Some key studies related to Olfactory Improvement

New research out of Harvard confirms that a shrinking hippocampus is a predictor of memory disorders. Recall that olfactory training increases hippocampus size. It certainly makes sense that a olfactory training could be very important in preventing memory decline. Read Here

In 2008, researchers from the University of Wisconsin showed that the ability differentiate odors is positively correlated with longevity and memory function. They looked at over 1000 patients and followed them for 5 years. Read Here

A South Korean researcher found that intensive olfactory training had a profound and positive effect on patients suffering dementia, and improved memory by 300%. Read here

Recent literature from UC Irvine showed that nighttime exposure to smells improved memory by 226% compared to control group. Read here

With olfactory training (OT) it is possible to improve brain function. Literature review from this year out of the University of Alabama looked at all of the published literature and concluded: “Despite these limitations, the converging evidence is compelling, clearly showing the potential of OT to improve cognitive and brain function in a range of adults with with and without olfactory loss. Read Here

A study out of Poland last year showed that olfactory training improved verbal fluency in elderly patients. Read here

How your sense of smell is closely linked to your memory, and how you can fine-tune it to improve your memory and thinking. Read Here