Is chewing gum while walking as distracting as texting? Are you just as likely to lose your thoughts because you’re busy chewing gum? Does chewing gum make you more alert as well as more attentive to ...

That small, innocent-looking stick of gum tucked in your purse or pocket might be doing more damage to your body than you ever imagined. While many reach for gum to freshen breath or satisfy a sweet ...

So, you’ve done it. Maybe you were in the middle of a conversation, distracted, or just got a little too carried away with your bubble-blowing skills. Suddenly, your chewing gum is gone, swallowed by ...

Polymers are chemical compounds with long chains of large and repetitive molecular units called monomers, which are known for durability and flexibility. Most plastics are synthetic polymers, whereas ...

(CNN) — Are you keeping a mental list of all the sources of microplastics finding their way into your daily life? You may have another culprit to consider: It’s gum, according to a new pilot study ...

Is chewing gum while walking as distracting as texting? Are you just as likely to lose your thoughts because you’re busy chewing gum? Does chewing gum make you more alert as well as more attentive to ...

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