Jan 30, 2025 · People who floss at least once a week may lower their risk for strokes caused by blood clots from the heart as well as irregular heart rhythms that can lead to a stroke, new research shows.

Jan 30, 2025 · 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).

3 days ago · A surprisingly simple routine – flossing your teeth – may lower your risk of stroke, according to a new study reported at an international stroke meeting. “A small daily habit like flossing could have significant long-term health benefits,” says lead researcher Souvik Sen, M.D., professor and chair of the Neurology Department at the ...

Jan 30, 2025 · New research suggests that flossing and maintaining good oral health may help mitigate the risk of AFib and blood clot-related stroke. Flossing is a simple, inexpensive habit that...

Jan 31, 2025 · 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 ...

Jan 31, 2025 · 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. Flossers also had...

Jan 30, 2025 · 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...

Feb 5, 2025 · 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 ...

Feb 6, 2025 · Given that stroke affects nearly 800,000 people annually in the United States, researchers argue that flossing is an easy and accessible habit that could play a key role in preventing life ...

Jan 31, 2025 · 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. Flossers also had a 12% lower risk of atrial fibrillation (A-fib), an abnormal heart …