Show Notes
Just when you think you’ve heard it all…
Researchers in Sweden have a hunch that smelling people’s sweaty armpits might help to relieve anxiety.
They’ve released their results at a medical conference in Paris this week, and have started testing it on volunteers.
POTION Project in Stockholm reasons the smell activates brain pathways linked to emotions, offering a calming effect.
Speaking with Tova O'Brien on Monday morning, Principal investigator Professor Vladimir Carli said one of their theories is that when people are exposed to sweat, there is a feeling of "human presence" that can help to alleviate anxiety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More from Tova
Uncertainty looms over the future of Today FM, as the resignation of Dallas Gurney, the Head of News and the architect of Today FM, has left the team feeling exposed.
Weekdays 6:30am-9:00am. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opinion: Something is rotten in the state of beehive.
Religion... it can be fairly profitable to be fair! So why should all churches get charity (ie. tax free) status? Should all of them be taxed, or maybe just some of them?
Police have yet to determine a motive for the shooter behind the school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.