#RA-2679Read AloudCore & AcademicHard
Depression Symptoms
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Symptoms of depression decrease with improvements in sense of smell, particularly among patients with dysosmia. New research published in the journal Scientific Reports highlights the intricate relationship between depression and sense of smell. The study found that participants' symptoms of depression dropped as their odour identification improved, particularly among those with an impaired sense of smell.
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