While it's widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research suggests it can also boost our brains and even help fend off Alzheimer's.

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.

Researchers found chewing may increase blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain Harder chewing was linked to higher brain antioxidant levels and better memory scores Reduced chewing ability and tooth ...