Feeling Blue? Sniff a Lemon

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New research suggests the zingy fresh scent of a lemon may help elevate your mood.
Scientists at the Center for Autoimmune Diseases at Tel Aviv University recently discovered a link between depression and our sense of smell, and found that citrus fragrances—lemons in particular— ...
... directly affected neurotransmitters in the brains of mice.
The aromas help boost serotonin, a feel-good hormone, and reduce levels of norepinephrine, a stress hormone.
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