TED: Why smell matters more than you think | Paule Joseph

What emotional connection does the speaker have with the smell of chlorine?

• It takes them back to their childhood home.

• It makes them think of Thanksgiving.

• It evokes memories of swimming with their kids.

• It reminds them of winter holidays.

Which sense is directly linked to the brain's limbic system?

• Hearing

• Sight

• Taste

• Smell

Why is the sense of smell often undervalued?

• It is not linked to any emotions.

• It is the least important of the five senses.

• People think it is only for smelling flowers.

• It is not connected to any brain functions.

What was the first sign of the speaker's mother-in-law's health issue?

• She lost her sense of taste.

• Her cooking became too salty.

• She had trouble walking.

• She started forgetting things.

Which diseases are mentioned as affecting the sense of smell?

• Asthma and allergies

• Heart disease and stroke

• Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

• Diabetes and hypertension

What was unusual about the loss of smell during COVID-19?

• It only affected children.

• It was a sustained and widespread loss.

• It was temporary and mild.

• It was accompanied by a loss of vision.

What is suggested as a potential benefit of regular smell testing?

• Enhancing memory recall

• Reducing stress levels

• Detecting diseases early

• Improving taste sensitivity