Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in Scotland - it's important to know how to lessen your risk
Scots are always encouraged to be health conscious, whether that's exercising regularly, getting their five a day, or taking care of their mental health.
However, this is a decrease of 25 per cent over the previous decade. This suggests individuals are taking steps to protect themselves from strokes, and Dr Amir Khan has now added his voice to the conversation with useful insight. "They say flossing your teeth just even once a week can reduce your risk of having a clot type of stroke by 22 per cent - that's more than a fifth.
Dr Amir went on: "The bacteria in your gums can get into your bloodstream through inflamed gums. This contributes to more inflammation but also atherosclerosis - hardening of the blood vessels and the build-up of plaques.
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