Smell and Memory

Smell and memory

Research has shown that smells have the ability to trigger memories — known as "the Proust effect".

The Proust effect refers to the vivid reliving of events from the past through sensory stimuli. Many of us are familiar with those special moments, when you are taken by surprise by a tiny sensory stimulus (e.g. the scent of your grandmas cookies) that evokes an intense and emotional memory of an episode from your childhood.

The research was carried out to understand what sense memories do to people and how they contribute to well-being in later life.

What kind of smells bring up positive memories in you?

Do you feel comfortable in sharing a few words about your memories?

How do feel when remembering them?

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