Regular dental flossing reduces the risk of a stroke, according to new research. People who floss their teeth at least once a week lower their risk of suffering a potentially fatal stroke caused by a ...

A little flossing may go a long way for your cardiovascular health. Recent research suggests that daily flossing can noticeably reduce people’s risk from stroke. Scientists at the University of ...

Flossing is associated with a 22% lower risk of clot-caused stroke, and a 44% lower risk of a stroke caused by blood clots traveling from the heart, results show.

Flossing your teeth may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythm, new research suggests Previous studies have shown a link between oral health, oral infection and damage to white matter ...

When we think of ways to protect our hearts, diet and exercise often come to mind first. But while doing enough cardio and ...

Cardiovascular disease can develop from many different factors. A lack of flossing may be a contributor to heart disease ...

The analysis found that flossing was linked to a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, a 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke, and a 12% lower risk of AFib. This reduced risk was independent of other ...

Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits,” said Sen. Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gums that can lead ...

Feb. 21—Laura Williamson American Heart Association News Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new ...

Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests. The findings, which will be presented ...