February 15, 2024
Smelling familiar smells can help relieve depression: study
Depressed participants were exposed to a range of aromas including ground coffee and coconut oil A woman smells a flower. — Unscrew Have you ever been transported back to a favorite moment in your life after smelling a certain fragrance? Smells have been shown to be more effective than words in evoking positive memories and can potentially help depressed people break free of negative thought patterns. A study from the University of Pittsburgh exposed 32 people between the ages of 18 and 55 with major depressive disorder to 12 jarred scents, including Vicks VapoRub, ground coffee, coconut oil, cumin powder,


