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Move over apples, theres a new sheriff in town. It seems that
aspirinthe pain
reliever relied on to ease a throbbing headache or aching
backtaken once a day in
low doses could be what actually keeps the doctor away.
Multiple studies have shown that 75 mg a day of aspirin can cut
a persons risk of
colon cancer by anywhere from 17 to 28 percent. It also reduces
the odds of dying
after a colon cancer diagnosis by 30 to 40 percent.
Popping one baby aspirin a day has also been shown to protect
memory and
cognitive function in older adults, according to a study
recently published in BMJ
Open. The growing amount of research is finding that a regular
dose of aspirin does
offer some protection against the development of dementia.
According to the
Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation, the cheap
over-the-counter
remedy could cut the risk of developing Alzheimers by a whopping
55 percent.
As Americans search for options to trim the costs of healthcare,
many are looking to
this affordable, ancient remedy as a wonder drug.
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Aspirin Through the Ages
Officially known as acetylsalicylic acid (or ASA), aspirins
origins date back 2,000
years. References to medicine (made from salicylate-rich plants
such as willow) beingused to treat fevers have been found on
Egyptian papyri. In 400 BC, Hippocrates, the
father of medicine, recommended willow barkwhich is rich in
salicylic acidto
treat aches and pains and as an analgesic for women in
labor.
Willow barks popularity stood the test of time. Legend says
Lewis and Clark relied on
it to treat fevers suffered during their famous expedition. In
the 19th century
pharmacists began experimenting with and prescribing chemicals
related to salicylic
acid, the active component of willow extract.
Modern days version of aspirin is the result of German chemist
Felix Hoffmans work
in 1897.
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Aspirin and Your Heart
In addition to being beneficial for brain and colon health,
aspirin is also good for your
heart.
According to the Mayo Clinic, an aspirin a day ups your heart
health by interfering
with your blood's clotting action. When you bleed, cells in your
blood called platelets
build up at the site of a cut or wound to help form a plug that
stops the bleeding. This
clotting can also occur in the blood vessels that supply blood
to your heart, leading to
a blood clot that can block the artery or prevent proper blood
flow.
While it doesnt completely prohibit clotting altogether, aspirin
helps by reducing
platelets' ability to clot.
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Is an aspirin a day for you?
Despite its popularity, doctors dont readily recommend aspirin
to their patients or see
aspirin as voluntary.
However the mounting body of research pointing to aspirins
ability to protect against
a host of diseases begs the question: Should Americans ask their
doctor about
incorporating an aspirin a day?
Many doctors do suggest daily aspirin therapy to patients
who:
have had a heart attack or strokehave a family history of colon
cancer
had a stent placed in a coronary artery, have had coronary
bypass surgery, or
have chest pain due to coronary artery disease (angina)
never have had a heart attack but are at high risk of having
one
are a man with diabetes older than 50 or a woman with diabetes
older than 60
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The typical dosage of aspirin as a preventive is 75 mg, fewer
than a standard baby
aspirin. However, many doctors will prescribe 81 mg (the dose of
a typical baby
aspirin) up to 325 mg, which is a regular strength aspirin.
There are downsides to aspirin, including aspirin allergy that
can trigger an asthma
attack, bleeding stomach ulcers, and clotting disorders. Before
starting a daily aspirin
regimen, its best to talk to your doctor about your specific
benefits and risks.
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