As over 55 million people battle Alzheimer’s worldwide, University researchers have identified how the simple act of smelling menthol can help to improve cognitive function. With 10 million new cases of Alzheimer’s and dementia each year, the fight against the disease will grow only more intense as the population ages. Though experts are frequently offering tips online, like the brain training exercises that are said to improve brain function, patients and families are desperate for help. How smelling menthol affects Alzheimer’sAfter earlier studies showed that subjects gained an enhanced immu…