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          WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ORAL HEALTH   Written by    MANUEL CHIKWAYA                                                                                          It has been said that the mouth is the gateway to our overall health.  Not properly taking care of our teeth and gums can lead to a variety of health problems.  Establishing good oral hygiene and dietary habits have been proven to be essential to achieving and maintaining, overall physical and emotional well-being throughout life. Oral medical conditions can cause a huge weight on an individual's wellbeing, connections, and generally speaking prosperity. In s...

                                          SELENIUM AND AGING         The body needs selenium, an essential trace mineral, for a variety of processes. Selenium may have anti-aging benefits and may offer protection from age-related diseases, according to recent studies. Because selenium is a trace mineral, the body only needs very little amounts of it. It can be found as a dietary supplement in addition to being naturally contained in a variety of foods.   Though the thyroid has the highest concentration of selenium in the body, the majority of it is kept in muscle tissue. The metabolism of thyroid hormones, DNA synthesis, and reproduction all depend on selenium-containing enzymes and proteins, or selenoproteins.   Additionally, selenoproteins fun...