Regularly flossing can help reduce risk of stroke

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 healthy bathroom habit can reduce stroke risk by up to 44%
People who floss their teeth at least once a week are significantly less likely to suffer a stroke, a study suggests. Poor oral health, particularly gum disease, is known to increase risk due to the inflammatory response triggered by bacteria entering the bloodstream.
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).
Regular dental flossing linked to lower risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats
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 presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.
Regular dental flossing may lower risk of stroke from blood clots, irregular heartbeats
People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat such as atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Flossing may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythm
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. The findings, which will be presented Wednesday at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles,
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This dental hygiene habit may lower stroke risk, scientists say
The research, to be presented next week at the International Stroke Conference 2025, looks at how frequently people follow oral hygiene habits like brushing and dental flossing. "A recent global ...
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The key bathroom habit that could slash risk of stroke by 44%, study finds
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