India, Oct. 20 -- We often take our sense of smell for granted, sniffing flowers, enjoying food, or catching a whiff of something pleasant. But what if your nose was actually trying to tell you something important about your health? In an October 17 podcast, Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, board-certified interventional cardiologist, spoke with Dr Michael Leon, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology and Behaviour at the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences, about the surprising link between smell and overall well-being. (Also read: AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist shares 8 early signs of nutrient deficiency: 'If you constantly feel cold.' )

"By the time you reach middle age, your sense of smell can actually predict all-cause mortality," says...