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Monthly GYN Updates
Benefits and Risks of Aspirin
Mounting evidence suggests that a daily baby aspirin may benefit those at high risk for heart attack. This group includes people with a family history of heart disease, smokers, diabetics, or those with high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Aspirin helps in two ways: By preventing blood from clotting and by reducing inflammation, which may be an inciting factor in triggering a heart attack.
Other promising benefits of baby aspirin include lower rates of colon cancer and colon polyps.
If you take daily medicines like Motrin and Advil, which contain ibuprofen, that may interfere with the positive effects on the heart. Either switch to another pain reliever or take these medications at least two hours after the baby aspirin.
Potential side effects include gastrointestinal bleeding and a certain type of stroke called hemorrhagic stroke caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. To minimize that risk, take a baby aspirin which is probably just as effective as a regular aspirin in preventing heart disease and polyps. People who have had ulcers or certain gastrointestinal problems should not take aspirin. To lessen stomach upset, always take aspirin with food or a full glass of water. Do not start taking aspirin therapy without talking with your doctor first.
Benefits and Risks of Aspirin
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that the adage, "no pain, no gain" may be obsolete. Even moderate exercise leads to major health benefits. Studying 74,000 women, the research showed that those who walk two to three hours per week showed the same benefits as those participating in vigorous activities, i.e., aerobics, jogging, and tennis. Walking reduced the risk of a stroke, heart attack, or other cardiovascular events, similar to those engaging in vigorous activities.
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