How Important is Sense of Smell?

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Smell tends to be an underrated sense - by people who have it. Smells alert us to dangers like gas leaks, fires, or rotten food. Our ability to smell directly impacts our ability to taste food, one of the most primary enjoyments in life. Perhaps most importantly, sense of smell is linked to parts of the brain that process emotion and memory. Loss of this sense is associated with depression. Read more about sense of smell.

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