Floral scents, in particular, have some fascinating brain health benefits. Take this 2022 study, which discovered differences in adults’ attention levels and emotional states during a flower arranging session. It’s the olfactory stimulation from the cut flower fragrances, researchers theorize, that stimulate brain wave activity in the prefrontal cortex.

— Read more in It's True: Smelling Flowers Can Make You Smarter & Happier at mindbodygreen.