- Chew Your Way to
Better Study Habits
- Uncover The Surprising Benefits of Chewing
Gum
 (NC)—With
year-end exams almost upon us, students across the country are
starting to feel the pressure mount. To help them deal with this
stressful time, the gum experts at Wrigley have pulled together a few simple
tips to help ease the tension and improve study habits. Some
may find it surprising that topping the list is the act of chewing
gum.
You're probably wondering how
chewing gum can help you with your studies. It just seems too
easy! Well, there is compelling evidence to suggest that the
simple act of chewing gum can help relieve stress and tension
and increase focus and concentration.
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Research has found that chewing
gum stimulates certain areas of the brain (as measured by EEG),
which may have a relationship to reducing tension. In addition,
one study conducted in 2002 showed that chewing gum appeared
to improve people's ability to retain and retrieve information.
So we say: chew away while you're
studying for exams this year.
Of course, chewing gum alone
isn't enough to get you the top marks in class. There are a number
of other simple study tips that can help improve your ability
to retain and absorb information. Some of our favourites include:
• Take notes as you read
to help process information. |
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• Study during the time(s)
of day you work most efficiently.
• Study where it's quiet
and well-lit.
• Prepare for each class
as if there may be a pop quiz.
• Get plenty of rest the
night before tests.
• Eat well before tests.
• Arrive to tests early.
• Re-read questions before
answering them.
• Use the process of elimination
when choosing answers on a test.
To students everywhere, we wish
you luck. Study hard, do well and have fun! |
