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, including stroke, remains the number one cause of death for Americans. New research suggests that flossing and maintaining good oral health may help mitigate the risk of ...

Regular flossing may do more than just improve dental hygiene — it could also help substantially reduce the risk of stroke, ...

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.

Flossing as little as once a week may reduce the risk of stroke, a new preliminary study found. Flossing helps prevent the buildup of bacteria that can cause inflammation in the body and harm your ...

Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits," Sen said. "Many people have expressed that dental care is costly.

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 ...

How flossing can reduce stroke risk. 4. New research links flossing teeth at least once a week to a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke and 12% lower risk of ...

Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests.

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may reduce your risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat, according to a preliminary study to be presented next week at the American Stroke Association’s ...