TV Doctor Says Doing This 1 Thing Each Week Could Slash Your Stroke Risk
A TV doctor has shared the one quick and easy lifestyle change you can make to slash your stroke risk by up to 20%. Appearing on ITV’s Lorraine, Dr Amir Khan shared how something as simple as keeping the areas between your teeth,
Common Mouth Bacteria Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
A study found that Streptococcus anginosus, a common mouth and gut bacterium, is more prevalent in stroke patients and linked to higher stroke risk and mortality. Streptococcus anginosus, a bacterium commonly found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract,
This dental hygiene habit can lower the risk of a stroke, new research finds
“Oral health behaviors are linked to inflammation and artery hardening. Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits,” Sen said. “Many people have expressed that dental care is costly. Flossing is a healthy habit that is easy to adopt, affordable and accessible everywhere.”
This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it
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.
Regular Flossing Linked to Better Heart Health, Reduced Stroke, AFib Risk
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 (AFib).
Regular Flossing Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke
Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study to be prese
Flossing Just Once a Week May Lower Stroke Risk
People who flossed also had a lower risk of afib (irregular heartbeat), according to preliminary data from a new study. Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation,
Beta Blocker Might Reduce Migraine Stroke Risk
Women taking the beta blocker propranolol to ward off migraines have a lower risk of strokes caused by blood clots, according ...
Rapid blood test can hasten treatment for stroke patients with brain bleeding
A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says.
Radio host Matt Pinfield had a 'massive stroke,' daughter confirms in conservatorship bid
Matt Pinfield, a radio host and former MTV VJ, is unable to care for himself after recently suffering a 'massive stroke,' his ...
F.A.S.T. Acronym Can Speed Bystander Stroke Response
F.A.S.T. stands for facial drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty, all of which are symptoms of a stroke. The T stands ...
Sharon Stone Was 'Destitute with a 1% Chance of Surviving' After Stroke — But Says, 'I Made It, and You Can Too’ (Exclusive)
Casino' star Sharon Stone says she hopes people “look at me and know” they can fight to survive — and has an urgent warning ...
The Hidden DNA Clue That Predicts Stroke, Dementia, and Brain Aging
Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...
Matt Pinfield, radio host and former MTV VJ, hospitalized after 'massive stroke'
Radio personality and former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield has been hospitalized after suffering a "massive stroke" earlier this month ...