Suck a peppermint for alertness

Sucking a peppermint increases alertness in both people with colds and those who are healthy, new research suggests. — dpa

Eating peppermints can increase alertness in people who are ill with the common cold, according to research.

Scientists at Cardiff University in Britain looked at whether having a cold impaired mood and performance, and if these effects could be removed by sucking peppermints.