Q: Mint gum is the only thing that gets me through the workday. Is all that chewing bad for my health? If you’re a regular gum chewer, you’re in good company. In one 2019 study of over 3,000 U ...

But stimming goes beyond movement – it can involve any of the senses. Some people stim through sound, repeating words or phrases because they are satisfying to say or hear.

Chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into your mouth, a new study suggests. Chewing gum's base ingredient is synthetic rubber, which is a type of plastic.

The American Chemical Society had its spring meeting and revealed that chewing gum releases microplastics with each chew. But the group also said they're not trying to alarm us -- but it's worth ...

Otherwise, the best response is simple – let people stim freely. And if you're autistic, research shows you can use it to bond with other autistic people. So, if you see an autistic child or adult ...

This type of framing tends to cast stimming in a negative light, leading health professionals, teachers and even parents to try to stop it. But stimming is a vital self-protective strategy for ...

Oral stims, such as chewing on pens, clothing or “chewllery” are also common. When considered in this broader sense, many people – autistic or not – have at least one form of stimming.

Oral stims, such as chewing on pens, clothing or "chewllery" are also common. When considered in this broader sense, many people—autistic or not—have at least one form of stimming.

Oral stims, such as chewing on pens, clothing or “chewllery” are also common. When considered in this broader sense, many people – autistic or not – have at least one form of stimming. Yet autistic ...

The chewing gum industry is big business, worth an estimated US$48.68 billion (£37.7 billion) in 2025. Three companies own 75% of the market share, the largest of which is Wrigley, with an ...

A new study found that chewing on a hard substance, like wood, can boost brain health. WavebreakmediaMicro – stock.adobe.com “To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report indicating ...

Chewing has long been considered beneficial for digestion and nutrient absorption. But what you chew apparently could have a surprising impact on your brain too. A new study reveals that munching ...