The human sense of smell connects directly to brain regions responsible for memory and cognitive function, making it a surprisingly accurate window into neurological health. As people age, changes in ...

Scientists have long known of a link between loss of smell and dementia — mainly because the plaque buildup that signals dementia initially occurs in parts of the brain related to memory and smell.

Researchers at Mass General Hospital believe your nose knows a lot of very important information about your brain. Which is why they recently introduced a new test that uses your sense of smell to ...

Boston neurology researches have created a smell test that could allow patients to detect Alzheimer’s at home with a series of sniffs. Board certified neurologist Dr. Tom Pitts tells “Morning in ...