US Pharm. 2007;32(9):66.

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania uncovered that trouble identifying common odors may be a sign of mild cognitive impairment. According to Dr. Robert S. Wilson, PhD, and colleagues, impaired sense of smell was associated with a 15% overall increase in risk for cognitive impairment.

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