Source: New York Post
Losing these two senses could indicate potentially fatal health conditions, new research shows. Hearing loss has been linked to a higher chance of heart failure while people with a poor sense of smell are more likely to die of neurodegenerative, respiratory and cardiovascular complications, according to two new studies. Scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that out of 2,500 participants, those who flunked a 16-item “odor identification test,” which included scents like lemon, garlic and coffee, had a nearly 70% higher risk of mortality than those who aced it.
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