Anti Aging Hacks

Get the full show notes here: https://antiaginghacks.net/podcast/how-you-can-boost-memory-and-cognitive-function-using-scents-while-you-sleep/ Dr. Michael Leon, Professor Emeritus of the Institute of Memory Impairment & Disorders at the University of California Irvine. I’ve been researching how smell affects memory for over 35 years. I’m here to teach you more about how smell could improve your memory. Here are our topics of discussion: [1:54] Tell us who you are and your interest in brain health? [2:26] The problem with Alzheimer's is that it's a huge problem for people that are entering their sixth decade of life or later, and just losing your memory can seem like the world is ending. Can you shed some light on why that might be?  [5:50] So why is that system so unique among all the senses, Michael?  [7:15] So is this a slow decline or is this pretty rapid once you hit 60 to 65?  [7:50] And it seems like many people got their sense of smell back. I don't know if it came back 100%, but I don't know