'Old people smell' is real, experts say — here's how to avoid it as you age

'Old people smell' is real, experts say — here's how to avoid it as you age

'Old people smell' is a scientific phenomenon linked to aging skin cells and a specific compound, requiring more than regular hygiene to manage, a doctor explains.

‘Old people smell’ is real, experts say — here’s how to avoid it as you age

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Many people have posted on social media about the so-called “old people smell,” described as a faintly musty or greasy scent sometimes associated with older adults.  This phenomenon is more science than stigma, experts say. “I think we all know this smell,” Dr. Dan Wesson, professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine, told Fox News Digital. ALZHEIMER’S RATES HAVE REACHED STAGGERING NUMBER…

'Old people smell' is real, experts say — here's how to avoid it as you age - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Many people have posted on social media about the so-called “old people smell,” described as a faintly musty or greasy scent sometimes associated with older adults.  This phenomenon is more science than stigma, experts say. “I think we all know this smell,” Dr. Dan Wesson, professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine, told Fox News Digital. ALZHEIMER’S RATES HAVE REACHED STAGGERING NUMBER…