Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something. Humans have chewed on gum for millennia. Scientists are still trying to figure out why.

Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years - from ancient tree resins to modern spearmint sticks, the habit has endured across cultures and centuries. Now, research in the journal in the ...

Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, is a health and lifestyle writer and five-time cookbook author based in Los Angeles. She is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in the field, specializing ...

You might think chewing gum is harmless. It helps freshen your breath, keeps your jaw busy, sharpens your focus when you're bored or stressed, and, according to research, may even lower your anxiety ...

A raw material – not gold – is having an outsized influence on the fighting in Sudan as it is smuggled to help fund the war effort of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It is gum arabic, an ...

N’s “The Village Barber” has released a new teaser for its first episode! “The Village Barber” follows Park Bo Gum—who holds ...

Cloves Health Benefits: Cloves, also known as laung in India, is not just a regular spice that helps enhance the taste of your food, but a potent Ayurvedic herb that comes packed with tons of health ...

Chewing is not a milestone babies suddenly “achieve”. It develops slowly, through exposure, repetition, and the right textures. Before teeth fully arrive, babies rely on gums, tongue movement, and jaw ...

Eating sour candy may distract your brain from anxiety by redirecting focus. Using distraction techniques like sour candy is not a long-term anxiety solution. Frequently eating candy can lead to ...