This is an enlightening paper addressing the question of how our 'smellosphere' affects how emotional and physical wellbeing.
A new open-access paper (https://lnkd.in/eaH3puqn) led by Gregory Bratman, Director of UW Nature and Health, describes how: Human beings are embedded in complex, rich, and prolific olfactory environments—chemical contexts within which the natural world transmits information. Airborne chemicals from the natural environment affect human well-being through pathways specific to olfaction—initially perceived and later explicitly judged through both innate and acquired processes. Anthropogenic activity often negatively affects natural olfactory environments to the detriment of human well-being. A better understanding of the relationship of human beings with natural olfactory environments can promote appreciation and revitalization of the natural world—and can thereby contribute to human well-being. Co-authors include: Peter Kahn, UW Nature and Health Steering Committee member and researcher, and Hector A. Olvera Alvarez Ph.D., P.E., UW Nature and Health research partner.
Thank you for sharing! A fascinating exploration of the natural olfactory environment and it's impact on human health and wellbeing! As someone with hyperosmia, I embrace the term "olfactory fatigue" (didn't know there was such a thing but it makes sense of my experiences). And the paper helps me to consider more carefully my own usually very positive responses to the aromas and scents of the natural living world - well most of them anyway, there are quite a few I definitely prefer to avoid!
Thanks for sharing , perfect for a future article I have planned on nature and different senses.