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Why does smell decrease with age? Uncovering the physiological reasons

According to the National Institute on Aging, about a quarter of adults over 50 and nearly two-thirds of those over 80 experience a noticeable decline in their sense of smell. This phenomenon is a common, often overlooked, part of aging, leaving many to wonder, why does smell decrease with age?

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Does the Cribriform Plate Change with Age? Understanding Age-Related Alterations

In a 1998 study published in *Anatomical Record*, researchers found that the area of the patent foramina in the cribriform plate decreases significantly with increasing age. This age-related change in the bony structure plays a crucial role in the progressive decline of the sense of smell and may have broader implications for brain health. A deeper understanding of these alterations sheds light on the physiological processes that occur as we get older, revealing how **does the cribriform plate change with age**.

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