Regularly flossing can help reduce risk of stroke

Regular Flossing Can Prevent Strokes
Flossing protects your brain as well as your gums, a new study suggests.People who floss their teeth at least once a w
Flossing Just Once a Week May Lower Stroke Risk
Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results from a new study. Flossing was linked to improved overall health, including lower blood pressure, healthier cholesterol levels, and a reduced risk of diabetes.
Regular Flossing Linked to Better Heart Health, Reduced Stroke, AFib Risk
Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits, such as flossing, may reduce the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation (AFib).
How flossing your teeth weekly could lower your risk of stroke
Research has shed new light on the wide-ranging health benefits of flossing, even among people who already brush their teeth regularly
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 and small blood vessels in the brain, as well as to a buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the brain.
Flossing Can Help Prevent Strokes and Heart Issues
A new study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference finds that flossing can reduce the risk of strokes and atrial fibrillation. Veuer’s Matt Hoffman has the story.
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, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke. “We aimed to determine which oral hygiene behavior — dental flossing,
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Flossing may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythm
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This dental hygiene habit may lower stroke risk, scientists say
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The length of time it takes to make a new habit stick, according to new research
Old myths have suggested lengths of two to four weeks are all that’s needed to train the brain to keep up with a new habit — but that advice could be way off.