Need to Focus? Try Chewing on a Pencil! đđ§
Struggling to concentrate? You might want to put that pencil in your mouthâseriously!
A new South Korean study found that chewing on a wooden object (like a pencil or tongue depressor) can boost memory and improve focus.
Participants who chewed on wood during a cognitive test performed better than those who didnât.
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So, whatâs the science behind it? Researchers believe:
đ§ It increases blood flow to the brain
đĄď¸ It releases GSH, an antioxidant that may enhance brain function
They also tested chewing gum, which helped a little, but not as much as chewing wood.
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Before you start gnawing on your office supplies, dentists arenât on boardâyou might chip a tooth. But if you need to focus fast, maybe a pencil is the unexpected productivity hack you never knew you needed! đď¸
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