Welcome to the My Buddy Green podcast. I'm Jason Wachib, founder and co-CEO of My Buddy Green, and your host.

This episode of the NBG podcast was created in partnership with Mass Mutual. On this show, we spend

a lot of time talking about the science of longevity. That's because we are very passionate about

helping our listeners live long, healthy, happy lives. What essential part of longevity is financial well-being.

In fact, research suggests that financial wellness is correlated with good health,

while financial stress is linked to worsening health outcomes over time.

For over 170 years, Mass Mutual has helped policy owners get their finances in shape for the long term.

And in 2022, Mass Mutual set out to help people their finances in shape for the long term. And in 2022,

Mass Mutual set out to help people take charge of their total well-being with Mass Mutual

Wellness, not just their financial health, but their physical, emotional, and mental health, too.

That's because Mass Mutual knows that making informed, proactive decisions about your health

could lead to a long, meaningful life.

Learn more about the impact of Mass Mutual Wellness at massmutual.com slash wellness.

That's massmutual.com slash wellness.

When you think about taking care of your health, your teeth and gums might not be the first thing

that comes to mind.

But what if your oral health was the missing link to your overall well-being? Today's guest, Dr. Stacey Whitman, wants you to start thinking of your mouth as the gateway to your entire body. Dr. Whitman is a board-certified pediatric dentist and the founder of the Institute for Functional Dentistry. And in today's show, we'll talk about

the oral microbiome, why it's just as important as your gut microbiome, and how leaky gums can

set off inflammation throughout the body. You'll learn the simple daily habits that make the biggest

difference for your teeth and gums and the products Dr. Whitman actually recommends. Whether you want

to prevent cavities, protect your brain,

or just figure out the truth about mouthwash and toothpaste,

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