Cinnamon or Peppermint aid drivers

Here’s another reason to keep a tin of Altoids in the car when you’re traveling.

Researchers from West Virginia have found a little sniff of cinnamon or peppermint increases alertness and reduces fatigue. And if you’re likely to run into a traffic jamb, it also reduces anxiety and frustration.

"While we used scents delivered through the nose, our past research suggests that mints or gums could also provide the same effects," Dr Raudenbush said.

via Lucianne