Regularly flossing can help reduce risk of stroke

Tech 'restores dignity' to stroke patients - medic
Specialist occupational therapist Vicky Carruthers said so far she had seen the trial restore "independence and dignity" to ...
This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it
About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year — new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke.
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Oral Bacteria Linked to Stroke Risk
A new study finds that the bacteria Streptococcus anginosus is more abundant in the saliva and gut of people who have had a ...
The Hidden DNA Clue That Predicts Stroke, Dementia, and Brain Aging
Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...
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What your mouth might say about your stroke risk
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Blood test may detect stroke type before hospital arrival, allowing faster treatment
A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the ...
Stroke survivors push for blood pressure checks
A blood pressure check could save your life, says a stroke survivor. John Glover,72, from Margate, a retired carpenter, is ...
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New Model Predicts Stroke Severity and Improves Functional Independence
A new predictive model developed by Ochsner Health helps clinicians make real-time decisions for patients who had a stroke undergoing urgent carotid intervention, improving chances of regaining ...