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While diet and exercise are well-known preventive measures, emerging research suggests that oral health—specifically flossing—may also play a role in reducing cardiovascular risk. Flossing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...