According to a new study, chewing on a hard substance like wood can boost levels of a naturally occurring antioxidant in the ...
The study authors had participants chew on wooden medical tongue depressors or paraffin wax gum for five minutes. Chewing gum has been shown to boost blood flow to the brain, enhancing alertness ...
new study Twenty-seven were given paraffin wax gum, while 25 received tongue depressors reminiscent of popsicle sticks. Participants chewed on their right side for 30 seconds, then rested for 30 ...