Chewing and Attention: A Positive Effect on Sustained Attention
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Chewing and Attention: A Positive Effect on Sustained Attention
Chewing is crushing food not only to aid swallowing and digestion, but also to help stress relief and regulate cognitive function, especially in attention. It is well known that chewing gum is used for sleepiness prevention during work, learning, and driving, suggesting a link between chewing and sustained attention. We hypothesized that chewing elevates attention and/or alertness, leading to i...
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عنوان ژورنال: BioMed Research International
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2314-6133,2314-6141
DOI: 10.1155/2015/367026