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.
While flossing is one possible way to reduce stroke risk, experts still recommend other key steps for a healthy heart and brain. Managing blood pressure and cholesterol, maintaining a healthy weight, ...
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Flossing as little as once a week may reduce the risk of stroke, a new preliminary study ...
Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke ...
Regular flossing may reduce stroke risk by preventing blood clots and complications from irregular heartbeats like atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results from a ...
Researchers also found that the dental hygiene habit is associated with a 44 per cent lower risk of blood clots travelling ...
Research has shed new light on the wide-ranging health benefits of flossing, even among people who already brush their teeth ...
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