Dr. Michael Leon on Smell Training, Memory, Sleep, Alzheimer’s Risk, and Brain Longevity&nbsp;Your sense of smell may reveal more about your brain health than you realize, and stimulating it while you sleep may improve memory, sleep quality, and cognitive function.&nbsp;**Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://memoryair.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://memoryair.com/</a>&nbsp;and use code&nbsp;DAVE15&nbsp;for&nbsp;15% off.&nbsp;**Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Michael Leon, Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology and Behavior at UC Irvine and one of the world’s most cited scientists, to explore why smell may be one of the most overlooked tools for brain health and longevity.&nbsp;Dr. Leon explains why the olfactory system has unusually direct access to the brain’s memory and emotional centers, why smell often declines alongside memory after age 60, and why reduced olfactory function has been associated with Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive decline, depression, and increased all-cause mortality. They also discuss how COVID, chronic congestion, pollution, stress, and aging can impair smell without people realizing it.&nbsp;The conversation dives into olfactory enrichment, including research showing major improvements in memory when older adults were exposed to multiple scents during sleep. Dr. Leon explains why novelty matters, how nighttime scent exposure may increase deep sleep and reduce nightmares, and why olfactory stimulation is being studied in dementia, PTSD, depression, and autism. Dave also explores connections between smell, GLP-1 drugs, exercise, rapamycin, spermidine, oxytocin, hormones, mitochondrial function, and other longevity interventions.&nbsp;This is essential listening for anyone interested in memory, sleep, Alzheimer’s prevention, brain aging, smell training, dementia, PTSD, autism, longevity, neuroplasticity, biohacking, and protecting cognitive function as you age.&nbsp;You’ll Learn:&nbsp;-Why your sense of smell often declines alongside memory&nbsp;-How smell connects directly to the brain’s memory and emotional centers&nbsp;-Why poor olfactory function is associated with Alzheimer’s risk and mortality&nbsp;-How chronic congestion may affect memory and brain health&nbsp;-What COVID-related smell loss may mean for long-term cognitive health&nbsp;-How olfactory enrichment can stimulate memory centers while you sleep&nbsp;-Why one study reported a 226% improvement in memory in healthy older adults&nbsp;-How scent exposure may increase deep sleep and reduce nightmares&nbsp;-Why novelty and rotating scents appear to matter for neuroplasticity&nbsp;-How smell training is being studied in dementia, depression, PTSD, and autism&nbsp;-Why several longevity interventions are also associated with improved olfaction&nbsp;-How GLP-1 drugs may affect smell, food enjoyment, memory, and emotion&nbsp;-Why professional wine tasters may offer clues about protecting the aging brain&nbsp;&nbsp;Thank you to our sponsors!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- KILLSwitch | If you’re ready for the best sleep of your life, order now at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.switchsupplements.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.switchsupplements.com/</a>&nbsp;and use code DAVE for 20% off&nbsp;- PredictiveMind™ | Get your Brain Pattern Mapping report at&nbsp;<a href="http://predictivemind.io/dave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">predictivemind.io/dave</a>&nbsp;and use code DAVE for 10% off.&nbsp;- Fatty15 is on a mission to support Healthy Aging for All, including all ages and stages of life. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to&nbsp;<a href="http://fatty15.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fatty15.com</a>DAVE and using code DAVE at checkout.&nbsp;- LMNT | Right now, grab any LMNT drink mix and they'll throw in a free sample pack. Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://drinklmnt.com/DAVE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">drinklmnt.com/dave</a>&nbsp;to get yours.&nbsp;Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.&nbsp;&nbsp;New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.&nbsp;&nbsp;Keywords:&nbsp;Michael Leon, smell training, olfactory enrichment, sense of smell, memory improvement, brain aging, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, deep sleep, nightmares, PTSD, autism, depression, COVID smell loss, olfactory system, neuroplasticity, MemoryAir, essential oils, cognitive decline, all-cause mortality, GLP-1, rapamycin, spermidine, oxytocin, longevity, brain health, sleep optimization, memory loss, olfactory stimulation&nbsp;&nbsp;Resources:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://memoryair.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://memoryair.com/</a>&nbsp;and use code&nbsp;DAVE15&nbsp;for&nbsp;15% off.&nbsp;• Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at <a href="https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to <a href="https://daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/</a> to join Inside Track today.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Danger Coffee: <a href="https://dangercoffee.com/discount/davetube" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dangercoffee.com/discount/davetube</a>&nbsp;• My Daily Supplements: <a href="https://www.shopsuppgradelabs.com/discount/DAVE15" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuppGrade Labs</a> (15% Off)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: <a href="https://truedark.com/?coupon-code=DAVEASPREY15&sc-page=shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TrueDark</a> (15% Off)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Timestamps:&nbsp;&nbsp;00:00 — Smell and Your Brain&nbsp;01:25 — Intro&nbsp;06:52 — Why Smell Goes Unnoticed&nbsp;10:59 — Making MemoryAir&nbsp;15:46 — Smell and Dementia&nbsp;20:00 — Smell Predicts Lifespan&nbsp;25:32 — Testing Your Sense of Smell&nbsp;28:33 — Autism and Olfactory Therapy&nbsp;36:23 — Biohacking Your Nose&nbsp;42:50 — GLP-1 and Olfaction&nbsp;45:55 — PTSD, Nightmares, and Sleep&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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