Regularly flossing can help reduce risk of stroke

Flossing Linked to Lower Risk for Ischemic, Cardioembolic Stroke, A-Fib
Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF), ac
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
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.
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
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).
Flossing your teeth may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythm, new research suggests
Previous studies have shown a link between oral health, oral infection and damage to white matter and small blood vessels in the brain, as well as to a buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the brain.
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).
How flossing your teeth could lower your risk of stroke
Research has shed new light on the wide-ranging health benefits of flossing, even among people who already brush their teeth regularly
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