The Economic Times

What does brushing your teeth have to do with stroke? Doctor shares 5 daily habits that may raise risk apart from blood pressure and cholesterol

Dr Priyam Bordoloi highlighted five everyday habits linked to stroke risk, including skipping nighttime brushing, working 55 or more hours weekly, ignoring loud snoring, smoking even one cigarette a day and starting estrogen-containing contraceptives without discussing migraine aura. He stressed that while some risks are difficult to control, people can act on factors such as oral care and smoking.