Go Ahead And Chew

Chewing gum is not just good for your breath...it's also good for your body and mind!

Here are some health benefits that Yahoo Health compiled from chewing gum studies:

1. Better Mental Performance -- People who chewed gum five minutes before taking a written test outperformed non-chewers in a big way.

2. Higher Grades -- A study of 8th graders found that students who chewed gum while doing their math homework had a three percent rise in standardized math scores and higher final grades.

3. Improved Memory -- British researchers found that the increased blood flow to the brain caused by chewing gum improves memory.

4. Energy Boost -- Instead of drinking coffee in the afternoon, you might want to consider chewing mint gum, which dramatically reduced daytime sleepiness in a recent study.