/oss/taxonomy/term/2800/all en /oss/article/critical-thinking-health-and-nutrition-pseudoscience/step-right-essential-oils-boost-your-memory-maybe-not <p>As we get older, our memory declines. What if I told you there was now a “simple” and “easy” successful method to boost your memory, the result of research from genuine scientists at a university which has produced five Nobel laureates?</p> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:00:52 +0000 Jonathan Jarry M.Sc. 9609 at /oss /oss/article/covid-19-health/essential-knowledge-about-essential-oils-and-covid-19 <p>If only it were that simple. If all one would have to do to prevent the SARS-CoV-2 virus from infecting the respiratory tract is to inhale some vapour from eucalyptus essential oil, our worries would be over.</p> Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 8216 at /oss /oss/article/did-you-know-general-science/power-suggestion-can-play-role-aromatherapy <hr /> <p><em>Shira Cohen is studying Nutrition at the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at ���ϲ����� University, specializing in Global Nutrition. </em></p> Wed, 29 May 2019 16:42:28 +0000 Shira Cohen, Student Contributor 7784 at /oss /oss/article/health-and-nutrition-quackery/aromatherapy-fragrant-medicine-or-stinky-pseudoscience <p>You may believe that essential oils possess curative powers. Many websites praise the numerous healing properties of these concentrated smelly compounds, from the immune-boosting potential of oregano to the stress-reducing scent of sweet orange oil. These same websites will often provide you with a convenient way of purchasing these elixirs, of course. Why simply inform when you can sell as well?</p> Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:18:23 +0000 Jonathan Jarry M.Sc. 2648 at /oss