SECRETS OF A HEALTHY LIFE...

You must floss your teeth

Most of us know about the effects of fast food, smoking and a lack of exercise on heart disease.

Few of us, however, make a connection between gum disease and a heart attack.

Medical researchers from Howard University in Washington DC published a report recently proving that periodontal disease allows dangerous inflammatory substances to flood into the bloodstream, clogging arteries and dramatically increasing the risk of heart problems.

A trip to the dentist could be good for your heart, as is flossing after every meal.