Women detect odors better with repeated exposure say researchers
A study led by Pamela Dalton at Monell Center finds women become more sensitive to certain odors with repeated exposure, unlike men or menopausal women. The work, reported in Nature Neuroscience, suggests a link to female hormones and may explain higher odor complaint rates among women.
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Pamela Dalton
Monell Chemical Senses Center
Philadelphia
Nature Neuroscience
Snack trends and personality amid 1990s munchies
The Orange County Register notes Americans ate 5.7 billion pounds of savory snacks in 1994 down 2.7 percent, with total snack consumption rising to about 6.5 billion pounds by last year. It highlights top snack categories, hot trends like healthier chips and jerky, and a psychiatrist’s take linking snack choice to personality.
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Orange County Register
Barry Levin
Snak King Corp
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Alan Hirsch
Smell & Taste Treatment Research Foundation
Chicago
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Winter U at 2002 Olympics Promotes Outdoor Challenge
The piece profiles Brian Brandy, a former undercover cop and outdoor expert, as he camps near the hockey rink during the 2002 Winter Olympics. It outlines practical tips for winter exploration including hydration with a Platypus Streak pack, carrying a waterproof cell phone case, smart layering, and an Exchanger Mask to stay warm in extreme cold.
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Brian Brandy
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Martha Stewart
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