Relationship between a gum-chewing routine and oral, physical, and cognitive functions of community-dwelling older adults: A Kashiwa cohort study.

Community-dwelling older adults with a gum-chewing routine have higher oral, physical and cognitive functions. These findings indicate that a gum-chewing routine might contribute to maintaining oral function and preventing frailty. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023; ••: ••-••.