Losing smell and taste may profoundly affect wellbeing

Losing sense of smell 'as bad as having a stroke'

The underestimated health issue as bad as Parkinson’s or a stroke

Loss of taste and smell has been linked with depression, but historically it has largely been treated as an inconvenience

Losing sense of smell is as bad as Parkinson’s or a stroke, study finds

Loss of taste and smell has been linked with depression, but historically it has largely been treated as an inconvenience

Millions living with an invisible disease doctors now compare to stroke and Parkinson's

Losing one's sense of smell is just as "devastating" as experiencing a stroke or living with Parkinson's disease, research conducted by the University of East Anglia has revealed.The study examined how disorders affecting smell and taste impact quality of life and mental well-being, finding the consequences rival those of several serious medical conditions.Approximately one in five individuals suffers from these sensory impairments, yet medical …

Losing smell and taste may profoundly affect wellbeing

University of East Anglia research reveals that smell loss can affect quality of life as severely as conditions including diabetes, stroke, Parkinson's, and kidney failure.