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Chew Gum for an Instant Brain Boost
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Making it through the workday can be tough, but instead of reaching for that third (or fourth?) cup of coffee, try chewing a stick of sugar-free gum. Research suggests chewing gum can help keep us alert, improve memory, and even help reduce stress. Plus, it can take the edge off those mid-afternoon munchies, helping curb the craving for vending machine treats.
The Takeaway: Chew gum for an instant brain boost.
Chew to Chill Out
Gum also has anxiety-fighting superpowers.
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Got a craving even gum can’t stop? Find out how to control that itch.
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