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

Regular flossing (at least once a week) may reduce the risk of stroke linked to blood clots from the heart and conditions ...

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than protect against cavities. A new study suggests it could lower the ...

Regular tooth flossing is tied to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can ...

Recent research suggests that daily flossing can noticeably reduce people’s risk from stroke. Scientists at the University of South Carolina and other institutions conducted the research ...

People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers are ...

Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results from a ...

Flossing was associated with a 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke, a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 12% lower risk of atrial fibrillation, according to research presented at the American ...

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 ...

“We aimed to determine which oral hygiene behavior — dental flossing, brushing or regular dentist visits — has the greatest impact on stroke prevention,” added Sen, chair of the neurology ...

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 show people who flossed at ...

Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits ...