Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF), according ...

Flossing at least once a week can significantly lower the risk of various types of stroke, including ischemic stroke, ...

A preliminary study found that flossing at least once a week may reduce the risk of stroke. Experts explain the finding and ...

Flossing your teeth on a regular basis may lower your risk of stroke from a blood clot or an irregular heartbeat.Researchers found flossing at least once a week ...

Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke ...

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 ...

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Regular dental flossing reduces the risk of a stroke, according to new research. People who floss their teeth at least once a week lower their risk of suffering a potentially fatal stroke caused by a ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The severity of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction affects risk for incident stroke and transient ischemic attack, as well as major bleeding.