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The human sense of smell is more powerful than we realize. It often works best in subtle collaboration with our other senses.

Your sense of taste can be affected by your age, an infection, medicine you’re taking, or other things. Something that affects your sense of smell can also affect your taste.

But taste adds something extra—a certain sense of how to make that decision in a way that feels fitting. It’s the fusion of form and function, the ability to elevate utility with elegance.

You may experience a sweet taste in your mouth due to certain health conditions, including metabolic disorders, neurological problems, and viruses that affect your sense of smell, among others.

New research suggests that losing your sense of taste, especially for salty and sour foods, could be linked to early death in older adults. A medical expert weighs in.