Flossing your teeth at least once a week might do more than just protect your gums — it could help lower your risk of stroke ...

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 ...

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

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Those who used dental floss at least once a week were found to be 44% less likely to suffer a cardioembolic stroke. Additionally, flossing was associated with a 12% lower chance of developing ...

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 ...

Recent research has found that taking up a simple and easy habit once a week could slash your risk of a stroke by almost 50%.

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 ...