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Nostalgic foods and scents like fresh-cut grass and hamburgers grilling bring comfort, connection and well-being

  • Written by Chelsea Reid, Associate Professor of Psychology, College of Charleston
imageThe foods and scents we associate with our childhoods can provide a meaningful source of comfort and connection.zeljkosantrac/E+ via Getty Images

Walking around my neighborhood in the evening, I am hit by the smells of summer: fresh-cut grass, hamburgers grilling and a hint of swimming pool chlorine. These are also the smells of summers from my...

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