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Does your sense of smell get better as you get older? Exploring Age-Related Changes

According to the National Institutes of Health, over 50% of people between the ages of 65 and 80 experience a decline in their sense of smell. This dispels the common misconception and answers the question: **Does your sense of smell get better as you get older?** The reality is that for most people, this sensory function diminishes with age, a condition known as presbyosmia.

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