The Sweet Smell of Happiness

Does happiness have a scent? Dr Laurie has been trying to remove
the bad smells in her life and bring in more fragrances that
enhance her wellbeing. But she's noticed that some of the smells
that bring her joy can be a little weird - like musty books and
rotting seaweed. 


So what's going on in our noses and brains? Laurie turned to
neuroscientist Dr Rachel Herz (author of The Scent of Desire) to
explain why we respond to certain smells and how we can use scent
to reduce stress, boost our happiness, make us perform better and
even to find the perfect mate.  


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