6 Common Habits That Are Damaging Your Heart- Habit 4 – Not Flossing

Now that may sound like an offbeat idea and really simple. But yes-floss. Because research has shown that people who had coronary heart disease and flossed regularly experienced fewer cardiovascular problems than those who did not. ! And the connection is that bacteria that cause gum disease also cause inflammation in the body, and inflammation has been associated with increased risk for heart disease. So don’t forget to floss!