This Simple Hygiene Habit Could Cut Your Risk of Stroke, New Research Reveals
A preliminary study found that flossing at least once a week may reduce the risk of stroke. Experts explain the finding and share their best practices for oral health.
Regular dental flossing may lower risk of ischemic and cardioembolic stroke, reveals research
Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study to
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.
This simple morning habit can lower stroke risk
Flossing at least once a week can significantly lower the risk of various types of stroke, including ischemic stroke, cardioembolic stroke, and atrial fibrillation (AFib). This practice is linked to reduced oral infections and inflammation,
This dental hygiene habit may lower stroke risk, scientists say
Researchers also found that the dental hygiene habit is associated with a 44 per cent lower risk of blood clots travelling from the heart and about 12 per cent lower risk of irregular heartbeats. This link is independent of regular brushing, routine dental visits or other oral hygiene behaviours, scientists said.
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,
Regular Flossing Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke
Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study to be prese
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