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Could This Morning Habit Lower Your Risk of Stroke?

A new study has found that regularly flossing could significantly reduce the risk of stroke, a growing concern among young adults. U.S. researchers found that, individuals who maintained a habit of flossing over 25 years had a 21% lower chance of experiencing an ischemic stroke — the most common type, caused by a clot blocking a brain artery. Additionally, flossing reduced the risk of a cardioembolic stroke, where a blood vessel bursts, by 44%. Experts are emphasizing the importance of...