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When was the last time you had your teeth cleaned?  Is gum bleeding a problem for you?  Many people don’t know that there is a suspected link  between gun disease and heart health.  According to recent research, there appears to be mounting evidence that periodontal health may act as a leading indicator to other diseases, [...] Read more »

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A very common problem for those of us with sinus allergy is chronic sinus congestion.  This includes me.  It’s a subject that most of us probably try to avoid talking about — I mean after all, we’re discussing bodily secretions, right?  However, sinus blockage, or obstruction of the channels that drain the sinuses can lead [...] Read more »

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Last week, there was some encouraging news that surfaced about cancer in the United States.  Since that’s something that doesn’t generally get much press, I thought it would be worth talking about.
A new report from leading cancer organizations showed the first ever decline in both death rate and newly reported cases of cancer.   This [...] Read more »

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Prostate cancer causes nearly 30,000 deaths each year, making it the second leading cause of death among men, behind lung cancer.  In studying ways to maintain my health, one of the things I’ve read regularly is that adult men should take a selenium supplement.  The RDA for selenium is 55 micrograms, but suggestions for protection [...] Read more »

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I’ve talked to a few people lately who are taking DHEA supplements, and listening to them got me wondering about the product.  I was wondering what it is, and if it works.  If so, how?
According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, DHEA is a precursor to both estrogen and testosterone.  More correctly known as dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA [...] Read more »

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