"Shower Habits and Scent Therapy Linked to Dementia Risk and Memory Improvement"
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A study at the University of California, Irvine, found that seniors who used scent diffusers with a variety of essential oils in their bedrooms at night showed a 226 percent improvement in cognitive performance after six months. The scent exposure also led to better sleep quality and increased integrity in a brain pathway associated with memory and aging. This non-invasive method could potentially help in preventing dementia, with a related product expected to be released in fall 2024.
Topics:health##cognitivehealth#dementiaprevention#health-and-science#memoryimprovement#scentdiffusers#seniors
- Study shows nightly use of scent diffusers improves memory 226 percent. Psychology Today
- Bolstering our sense of smell may reduce the risk of dementia The Guardian
- If you can't do this while showering, it could be a sign of dementia The Jerusalem Post
- Little-known dementia sign people might notice while they're in shower or bath The Mirror
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