NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Flossing may be one of the simplest things you’re not doing that could save your life.
A recent study from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests flossing– even just once a week– can significantly lower your risk of stroke, especially those caused by blood clots. The research, which followed more than 6,000 adults over 25 years, also links better oral hygiene to a reduced risk of heart rhythm issues like atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Meanwhile, more than a third of participants admitted they don’t floss at all– and those people had higher rates of stroke and AFib…