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Network: Japan NHK World (2016 - now)
Schedule: Mon, Thu, Fri (30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary

Official site: www3.nhk.or.jp

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Research has found that chewing ability is closely connected to healthy lifespan and brain stimulation. At the same time, data suggests there has been a decline in chewing strength across Japan, a trend that experts attribute to changes in the modern

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