How to stop a dog from chewing on wood is a question I’m asked regularly in consultations – particularly by frustrated pet parents whose dogs have taken a liking to furniture legs, skirting ...

Q: Mint gum is the only thing that gets me through the workday. Is all that chewing bad for my health? If you’re a regular gum chewer, you’re in good company. In one 2019 study of over 3,000 U ...

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If you've been knocking on wood hoping that your cognitive skills will stay sharp your whole life, you might consider chewing that wood instead.

Gum chewing has been shown to boost blood flow to the brain, enhancing alertness, focus and cognitive function. Researchers discovered that wood chewing may be even more beneficial.

In a nutshell Chewing harder materials like wood significantly increases glutathione (GSH) levels in the brain, while softer materials like gum show no significant effect. Higher brain GSH levels from ...

Chewing harder foods like wood can enhance brain health by boosting glutathione levels, a key antioxidant. A study found this improves cognitive function and memory, unlike softer foods such as ...

A new study suggests chewing hard material — hard food or popsicle sticks — could improve memory skills, but there are limitations.

Memory Don't Throw Away That Toothpick! How chewing wood may boost brain antioxidants and memory. Posted March 5, 2025 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D.