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Binaural beats did not calm dental anxiety in a trial

Ninety people having a wisdom tooth removed were randomized to binaural beats, isochronic tones, or silence. The anxiety scores came out the same in all three groups. Most still said they would want the audio again.

Aug 18, 2026

A person using a blue floss pick between their front teeth in a bathroom

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Flossing tracked 23% fewer strokes in 98,866 Korean adults followed for nine years

A Korean study followed 98,866 adults for nine years. Those who brushed twice daily and used floss and interdental brushes had 23% fewer ischemic strokes. Nobody has ever run a trial that randomizes people to floss.

Aug 17, 2026