Sunday, February 6, 2011

Overweight People Have Stronger Noses

Scientists in England have discovered overweight people have a stronger sense of smell than slim people after eating a meal. The study found that people's sense of smell is at its strongest just after eating a meal, and that effect is "more pronounced for overweight subjects." This new information could help explain why obese people overeat.

From The Week magazine. Oct 3, 2010

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