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Chewing gum doesn’t just freshen breath, it’s now being cited as a way to improve mood and focus. Dr Guy Carpenter, Professor of Oral Biology at King’s College London, says it promotes blood flow to the brain, reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol in saliva, and boosts cognitive performance.
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Did you know that certain indoor plants can help to reduce anxiety and depression? Dracaena fragrans, aka the dragon tree, is said to clear the mind from chaos – this one’s from a selection of feel-good foliage that’s available for home delivery at Foli8.