Chewing Gum Improves Memory (!)
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New Scientist
Chewing gum can improve memory, say UK psychologists. They found that people who chewed throughout tests of both long-term and short-term memory produced significantly better scores than people who did not. But gum-chewing did not boost memory-linked reaction times, used as a measure of attention.
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Posted to Oh, the Humanity • 2002.03.14 (Thu) • 00:38
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Posted by Al 2002.03.04, 11:42
I find that I can only get work done if I come in on the weekends, and well, that suks!
Posted by jh 2002.03.04, 23:16
It’s nuts, isn’t it. People do that at my place. I’ve been bringing work home over the weekend in order to get things done but was recently told that if I needed to work over the weekend I really ought to come into the office so I could clock in and clock out (it wasn’t an issue of trust, I was to understand; just that it made tracking hours easier).
Well, guess that means no more working on weekends, which of course is just fine with me. The separation of church and state, let’s call it. Pray at the alter of capitalism during work hours and let the democracy of the senses reign at all other times. Yes, indeed.
The other thing that people do, and I’ve noticed this at several companies, is to put on headphones as a kind of “Do Not Disturb” signal. People have even been known to listen to music while wearing their headphones, but this is apparently optional.
Nothing says “stay the hell away” quite like a pair of headphones. I’m learning fast.
-jh
Posted by Jamila 2003.03.18, 07:58
Actually, I’m doing this in a Science fair project, and it works!
Posted by Melissa 2003.12.03, 08:22
THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!! I REALLY NEEDED THIS ARTICLE FOR MY SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With Love:
Melissa K. Birdsall
Posted by Sara 2004.01.09, 00:00
Thanx alot 4 the info on the gum this is exactly what I needed for my science fair project. thanx again!
~*~Sara~*~
Posted by carrie 2004.01.10, 06:29
how do I show that by chewing gum in class, this can gibe you better tests scores or by showing by chewing gum during a memory test that you can remember more things when you chew gum?
Posted by Sara 2004.01.23, 02:51
lol.
~~Sara~~
Posted by calvin wong 2004.02.11, 12:57
crap im using this for my science fair
Posted by ashley 2004.02.26, 09:43
i need more information on chewing gum quick….
Posted by Sami 2004.03.10, 13:43
I am so greatful for this article because now i am able to chew gum in a few of my classes. I have to admit that i am addicted to gum. I am hoping to get people to sign my pettition at school so we will be able to chew gum in every class. Thank you sooooo much!
~Sami~
Posted by jh 2004.03.10, 13:54
Do chew very quietly and keep your mouth closed!
It is very fascinating to know this, thank you. However, I disagree with the fact that gum chewing should be allowed in class. It disrupts students, causes danger to young children..(choking, swallowing) and effects school property. It might refresh one’s memory, but there are plenty more reasons much more logical and evidential that proves an inportant point against gum chewing in class being allowed.
I chew gum at my college and nobody cares. But i guess it was different in highschool and middle school. But through my experience ive learned 2 things about chewing gum helps me concintrate better and in collage u no that the teachers are smoking blunts so they sure dont give a fuck about chewing some harmless gum…
Posted by Grace 2004.05.02, 12:56
Thank you so much im debating and this is great proof!
Love Grace
Posted by Naiem 2004.05.12, 15:20
Yes definetly ,I am chewing Gum Since Childhood ,Now I am 23 years old and i have an excellent memory.I never new about this logic but after seeing this i think Chewing Gum is responsible for that.
Naiem
Posted by Iris 2004.05.31, 18:22
Hallo, I search informations about chewing gum in school and articles about the different oppinions. Thank you.
Posted by Helena 2004.10.05, 14:12
Hi, I am Helen….I like to eat chewing gum, almost everyday…Is there any dangerous if i eat them everyday? Thanks for the answers…
-helen-
Posted by jh 2004.10.05, 16:09
The danger is that you remember too much.
Posted by Jags 2004.11.11, 23:44
Chewing gum does nothing other than keep you more awake. It is not good to eat it all the time, but the manufacturers want you to beleive it is. It overstimulates the saliva glands and can lead to deterioration of your stomach lining due to excessive reflux acid. It disturbs other people as most chewers have no concept of quiet chewing, so it actually reduces others concerntration levels. It is also responsible for all the black dots on the sdewalks!
Posted by Piera Salgado-Teleki 2004.11.16, 02:42
gum chewing during tests, homework and basically everything has helped me a tun. I really wanna thank whoever invented gum because it has seriously helped me I LUV IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Emma 2004.11.16, 02:50
i love gum.. especially winterfresh. while im doing my homework its great to keep me going, and it’s been proven that gum increases good memory. It keeps my breath going too!
Posted by Jake 2004.11.16, 02:55
ILOVE GUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!it helps
Posted by Sophie 2004.11.16, 02:56
it is like when ur at the movies, u need something to chew on to stay focused and in class, most students feel the same. gum gives your body motion while you are listening to a speaker. This would also help because students wouldnt get antsy easily. Gum also keeps your breath smelling good which helps you to keep friends. thanks and i hope you make chewing gum a thing that students should be able to DO!
Posted by lauren and molly 2004.12.11, 02:21
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Posted by anna 2005.01.07, 10:09
thanks im trying to write a persuasive paper for my english class about why we should be able to chew gum in school. anna
Posted by Carmen 2005.01.13, 02:48
Thanks alot!!!!! I really needed that information for my social studies class. I’m trying to write a persuasive letter about chewing gum during school hours.
Posted by your mom 2005.01.15, 01:41
Gum is cool and I luv it. I’m doing a persuasive paper on chewing gum at school
Posted by jh 2005.01.15, 13:20
I don’t know what these comments say about the state of science, social studies, and English education —- I suspect someone’s got a nice running gag going, which is how I’ve been reading them —- but I do get a kick out of imagining the faces of exasperated teachers confronted with the article.
The continuous stream of thanks from gum-chewing middle school students, while appreciated, has become bubble-liciously overwhelming, so let’s leave these comments on the bedpost (we can see how the flavour holds up over time).
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