why we feel nostalgic , how it works inside the brain
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Nostalgia is a sentimentality for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
It has been found that the olfactory sense is a common portal to nostalgic thoughts. The olfactory lobe is directly connected to the limbic system, which is considered the control center for emotions. For this reason, smells are the most reliable triggers for nostalgia.
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Nostalgic experiences trigger metabolic activity and blood flow in several brain regions and can be a useful emotional strategy or a harmful addiction. ... Nostalgia is often triggered by sensory stimuli, but it can be elicited by conversations, and even by self-directed memory recollection.
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