According to a recent study, nature smells evoke childhood memories—but in a very nuanced way. Here's what the research found, plus other climate news to know. 🌳
explores just how tightly human health and environmental health are intertwined—for better and for worse. Each month, we'll share the latest news on how nature can rejuvenate us on one hand and damage our health when it's not cared for on the other. We'll end with timely tips and tools to help you care for your environment so it can care for you.Most of us can point to a favorite smell in nature—be it the salty air of the coast or the petals of a beloved flower.
A new study infound that when people set out into wooded areas around the UK during different times of year, they reported that the smells often evoked memories of childhood activities. Smell perception also changed seasonally, with people reporting that winter smells affected their physical well-being, while summer smells were most often linked to emotional, spiritual, and global well-being. This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
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