9 Healthy Habits You Think Are Unhealthy

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Chewing gum is bad for you as long as it contains sugar. Go sugar-free and it will help you do wonders for your teeth. The healthy benefits of chewing gum—sugar-free gum, that is—can help you stop the development of cavities and the building up of plaque.

Chewing gum can also benefit your brain as it can help you stay more focused if you are engaged in tasks that require you to keep tabs on many things at once for a long period of time.