Laura Williamson American Heart Association News 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.

Share on Pinterest Flossing may be a simple way to lower your risk of certain forms of cardiovascular disease, including stroke. DZ FILM/Getty Images Cardiovascular disease, including stroke ...

Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation.

“We have known that gum disease and dental caries are risk factors for stroke and heart attack. Flossing is already known to reduce the rate of heart attack,” Souvik Sen, MD, MPH, chair of the ...

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 ...

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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 flossing, one or more times a week, may reduce the risk of stroke caused by blood clots from the heart and those linked to irregular heartbeats like atrial fibrillation (AFib), according ...

Significant dose-effect seen between flossing frequency and reduction in incident ischemic stroke. HealthDay News — Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic ...