An easy addition to your morning routine could slash risk of deadly stroke - as cases rise in young people

Regularly flossing could slash your risk of a stroke, a promising new study has suggested. The scientists, who tracked over 6,000 Americans, also found flossing cut the risk of a cardioembolic stroke — caused when a blood vessel bursts — by a staggering 44 per cent over the same period. Patients experiencing a stroke can often have their face drop on one side, struggle to lift both arms and have slurred speech, while time is essential, as immediate treatment for a transient ischemic attack or minor stroke can substantially slash the risk of a much deadlier major stroke 'It would make sense that if people flossed regularly, it might also reduce the risk of strokes.' Separate research presented at the conference also found that a common type of bacteria behind tooth decay, was associated with an increased stroke risk. Separate research presented at the conference also found that a common type of bacteria behind tooth decay, was associated with an increased stroke risk 'Targeting these specific harmful oral bacteria may help prevent stroke.