Chew on this! Just chewing more can improve your life in several different interesting ways. You probably already know that chewing promotes good digestion, better nutrient absorption, and helps you eat more slowly so that you don't overeat. But research also suggests that chewing more can improve cognitive function. Chewing food or gum has been shown to: ● improve memory, ● decrease reaction times, ● decrease stress, ● improve attention, and ● slow cognitive decline in the elderly. All that from just chewing more?! How can so many benefits come from one tiny action? It appears that chewing promotes better circulation to the head, which brings more oxygen and nutrients to the brain. You can read the details in the study links below, and in the meantime, happy chewing!