DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

YOUR FACIAL FEATURES SPEAK VOLUMES ABOUT HOW PEOPLE PERCEIVE YOU

                            

                        Source: University of Glasgow & Stock

• According to scientific studies facial features from a raised eyebrow to a downturned mouth can reveal many things about you from aggression to trustworthiness. Here’s what we know.
• Studies have been done by researchers at universities around the world
• A new study by the University of Glasgow used a perception-based, data-driven method to identify specific 3D facial features that drive perception of social class
• Here are some findings from the University of Glasgow study and from scientists around the world:

1.  Eyebrows: High - seen as trustworthy, warm & wealthy;  Low – seen as untrustworthy
2.  Mouth: Downturned: seen as poor, incompetent and cold
3.  Jawline: Squared – seen as highly confident and socially bold
4.  Eyes: Blinking – seen as neurotic.

• So, what to do if you’re a low-browed, droopy mouthed, double chinned, winker??? Better find yourself a good plastic surgeon.

FEELING LOW?  SCENTS MIGHT HELP YOU RECOVER

                                                                    Source:  Stock

• University of Pittsburgh study indicates specific smells that trigger happy memories could help reverse negativity.  Here's what we know:
• The University of Pittsburgh Medical School study found that scents are more effective than words at bringing up a memory of a specific event 
• The study showed scents could even be used to help depressed people break negative thought cycles and reverse thought patterns resulting in faster and smoother healing
• They found odors trigger memories that can feel vivid and real
• Researchers had study participants sniff various scents and describe memories either good or bad
• Examples include:  oranges, shoe polish, ground coffee, Vicks VapoRub, etc.
• Key finding-- Scent memory recall was stronger in depressed individuals who received odor cues as opposed to word cues
• Also results showed participants more likely to recall positive events 
• More technologically advanced studies using brain scans are forthcoming
• No word on foul scents' potential of triggering depression.

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