Saturday, April 25, 2009

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Teenage brain power boosted by chewing gum: Wrigley study

By Sarah Hills, 24-Apr-2009

Chewing gum could have a positive affect on the academic performance of teenagers, according to new research funded by the Wrigley Science Institute (WSI).

The study examined whether chewing Wrigley sugar-free gum could lead to better academic performance in a "real life" classroom setting.

The researchers found that students who chewed gum showed an increase in standardized math test scores and their final grades were better compared to those who didn't chew gum.

The authors concluded: “These results show chewing gum may be a cost-effective and easily implemented method to increase student performance.”

For more of the article, go HERE.

Comment: I thought this was a really interesting article.



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