Topic: smell

Pimp My Health: 6 Natural Tips To Reduce Smelly B.O.

It’s summertime, the temps are hot and the humidity is soaring, so you know what that means: There’s a very good chance that you smell. Women don’t just perspire, we sweat. And we have body odor, too. So aside from slathering on the deodorants and antiperspirants this summer (which we still have health debates over), there are some simple and natural things you can do to smell better. Take a look (your friends may just thank you): More »

Weekend Links: Surround Yourself in Spring Smells to Get Happy

Sniff Spring Flowers – Did you know that happiness can improve your sense of smell? And smells can improve your sense of happiness, so go get some spring flowers, stat. (The Happiness Project)

Polyglots Rule – Being bilingual can boost your brain power, so go sign up for some spring extended learning classes before it’s too late. (Shots)

Wake Up Call – Nearly 20% of lung cancer patients still smoke, according to a recent study. (HealthDay) More »

Weight Loss: 7 Ways to Fight Hunger

We’re not big fans of dieting. But sometimes even just watching what you eat sucks. Nothing’s worse than the feeling you get when you want chocolate, but know you can’t have it. (Okay, the BP oil spill, earthquake in Haiti, … More »

Smell Test: Fragrance Company Scenting Low-Income Housing to Make Residents Happy

Scent-branding is part of the marketing plan for several retail outlets, hotels, and even casinos. Just step into a W Hotel and note the eerily similar smell to the last one you visited. Like color and light, smells can evoke … More »

Can You Smell When Your Partner Is Cheating?

We think we rely on our partner’s expressions and behavior to detect when something’s up, but according to a study presented at the Association for Psychological Science annual convention last Friday, some couples can actually detect their partner’s feelings through … More »

Will Your Baby Make Your Husband Grow New Brain Cells?

New research from the Hotchkiss Brain Institute says yes–though maybe not in the way that you’d think. Recent mouse studies show that paternal mice develop new cells in their olfactory bulbs and hippocampus, allowing them to their recognize their offspring, … More »

Lather Product Review: Stuff That Smells Really Good

Taken from TheGloss, our splendid sister site. Thanks to Deputy Editor Jennifer Wright for this delicious and nostalgic post: Lilit and I are fairly skeptical about things that smell like things, especially after that whole unfortunate little episode with Marc … More »