Fans of “brain flossing” swear it helps them relax, sleep and concentrate. A wellness expert explains how it works and how it can benefit health.

Another said, “This is the first time I’ve felt that flossing/pulling/tingling feeling in my frontal lobes. Weird but nice.” Here’s what to know about brain flossing, according to an expert.

Flossing is associated with a 22% lower risk of clot-caused stroke, and a 44% lower risk of a stroke caused by blood clots traveling from the heart, results show.

Fans of "brain flossing" swear it helps them relax, sleep and concentrate. If you’ve been on TikTok recently, you’ve probably come across a curious-sounding trend called “brain floss.” Don ...

(Flossing more than once a week was associated with an even greater reduction in risk.) 44 percent lower risk of cardioembolic stroke, which are blood clots traveling from the heart ...

Regular flossing may do more than just improve dental hygiene — it could also help substantially reduce the risk of stroke, according to new research. A study presented Wednesday at the 2025 ...

Flossing teeth at least once per week is linked to a lower risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat beat, known as atrial fibrillation (AFib). The findings will be presented at the American Stroke ...

Based on this data, the researchers discovered that flossing was associated with a 12% reduced risk of AFib. It was also linked with a respective 22% and 44% lower chance of ischemic stroke, when ...

Professional flossing can reduce cavities in children by 40%, but the benefits of at-home flossing for kids are less clear. The best interdental cleaner (floss, water flosser, etc.) is the one you ...