Flossing your teeth at least once a week might do more than just protect your gums — it could help lower your risk of stroke ...

When we think of ways to protect our hearts, diet and exercise often come to mind first. But while doing enough cardio and ...

A little flossing may go a long way for your cardiovascular health. Recent research suggests that daily flossing can noticeably reduce people’s risk from stroke. Scientists at the University of ...

It may not be everyone's favorite healthy nighttime habit, but flossing is good for more than just your teeth: According to ...

Cardiovascular disease can develop from many different factors. A lack of flossing may be a contributor to heart disease ...

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 ...

Feb. 21—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 ...

Regular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025, ...

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 ...

Regular flossing is linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by blood clots and irregular heartbeats, a new study revealed. The research suggests that flossing teeth at least once a week is ...

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 Feb. 5 ...