An experiment revealed that chomping on slightly tougher material requires markedly more energy. Spending less time on mastication may go hand in hand with human evolution. By Kate Golembiewski Humans ...

In a surprising twist on the connection between oral activity and brain health, a new study suggests that the simple act of chewing moderately hard materials—such as wood—could offer benefits beyond ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American About a century ago, a new craze gripped the ...

Chewing gum is often associated with better concentration. Some students or professionals claim that this action helps them stay attentive for longer. This idea has attracted the interest of ...

The study, written by Yeter E. Bayram and Mehmet A. Eskan and published in the journal PLOS One, shows that poor mastication (chewing), which can be brought about by things such as tooth decay or ...