Flossing at least once a week can reduce stroke risk caused by blood clots Regular flossing lowers the risk of an irregular heartbeat Flossing may reduce inflammation and artery hardening ...

Regular dental flossing is linked to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can lead to atrial fibrillation (AF) increasing the likelihood of a ...

Four elements are the basis of good oral hygiene: brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing once a day, eating a healthy diet, and seeing a dentist regularly, said Dr. Matthew ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Flossing as little as once a week may reduce the ...

The new study included 6,278 participants who had answered questions about home use of dental floss. About 65% of the participants reported flossing at least once a week. stock.adobe.com Share ...

Flossing protects your brain, as well as your gums, a new study suggests. People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers ...

The study found that most children are not brushing and flossing twice daily. Only about one in four children floss regularly, and one in three do not brush twice a day. Dr. Gregory Pohl from ...

Regular dental flossing reduces the risk of a stroke, according to new research. People who floss their teeth at least once a week lower their risk of suffering a potentially fatal stroke caused ...

People who floss at least once a week have 22% lower risk of stoke caused by a blood clot They also had a 44% lower risk of stroke caused by blood clots traveling from the heart FRIDAY ...