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  Ask the Experts

  Squatting & Constipation

  by Berkeley Wellness

  Is squatting a better way to go to the bathroom, and can it help with constipation? Our experts weigh on whether this position offers benefits.

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  Chew Gum For Health?

  by Berkeley Wellness

  Most people chew gum for pleasure or out of habit; others to freshen breath or stop a food or cigarette craving. But does gum provide any real health benefits? Surprisingly, there have been a lot of studies on gum over the years.

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  Chewing Food FAQs

  by Berkeley Wellness

  You probably don’t think much about your masticatory—that is, chewing—habits. But scientists do and have conducted research on chewing. Discover their intriguing findings.