Issue 01 · A new site for an old sense
Brain health
starts with smell.
The science of smell is rewriting how we detect dementia, treat trauma, and strengthen memory.
"Most doctors haven't told you this yet."
I'm Dr. Jamie Knight, founder of Olfactory Health, and the person asking why we've ignored our most primal sense for so long. I write about smell, brain health, memory, and what the science tells us about staying sharp as we age.
PhD, Psychology · CIHR Research Fellow at University of Victoria
Founder, Olfactory Health · Google Scholar →
What I write about
Pillar 01
Smell & The Brain
Memory. Cognition. Dementia. Your nose may be the most underutilized biomarker in medicine. Explore the science of olfaction and brain health, from early dementia detection to building the most resilient memories.
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Pillar 02
Smell, Healing & Recovery
Trauma. Grief. Sobriety. Concussion. PTSD. Long COVID. The olfactory system is deeply wired into the nervous system, and olfactory science is changing how we understand what it means to heal.
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Pillar 03
Smell & Connection
Relationships. Childhood. Culture. Smell is the most social of our senses. Here's what the science reveals about how we bond, belong, and recognise the people we love.
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The Scent Letter
Stay ahead of the science.
A letter, not a blast. Every issue brings you the research, the questions, and the stories behind olfactory health, written for curious minds who want to understand what medicine is just beginning to pay attention to. Join researchers, clinicians, and people who want to age well.
For your audience
Bring the science of smell to your audience.
Dr. Jamie Knight speaks for medical, academic, corporate wellness, and public audiences. Science without jargon.