Regularly flossing can help reduce risk of stroke

Tech 'restores dignity' to stroke patients - medic
Specialist occupational therapist Vicky Carruthers said so far she had seen the trial restore "independence and dignity" to ...
This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it
About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year — new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke.
The Hidden DNA Clue That Predicts Stroke, Dementia, and Brain Aging
Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...
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Oral Bacteria Linked to Stroke Risk
A new study finds that the bacteria Streptococcus anginosus is more abundant in the saliva and gut of people who have had a ...
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Stroke risk may be increased by bacteria found in mouth and gut
A new study from Japan found stroke patients with a significant amount of the bacteria in their gut were more likely to die.
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What your mouth might say about your stroke risk
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Stroke survivors push for blood pressure checks
A blood pressure check could save your life, says a stroke survivor. John Glover,72, from Margate, a retired carpenter, is ...
Stroke may increase risk of anxiety, depression and more in children, study suggests
Stroke may increase the risk of developing anxiety, depression and related physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach ...