Regularly Random Scheduled Health Update

I want everyone to reach into the medicine cabinet and grab an aspirin. It seems like everyday they find a new benefit of the over-the-counter "wonder drug". I have heard the people that swear by aspirin. In yet another report, the National Cancer Institute reveals that an aspirin a day can reduce breast cancer in women by 16%.

They say aspirin can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular related deaths. It is also used to reduce pain and inflammation. Aspirin slows the progression of colon cancer and can prevent some cancers from occurring at all and the same goes for dementia. This is phenomenal for such an inexpensive OTC. All this can be done with a low-dose aspirin. With all this good stuff floating around i did a little more research.

From the tablets of the highly regarded UofM health room here is some cautionary advice. A. Mark Fendrick M.D. noted "Although taking aspirin leads to a wealth of potential health benefits for adults, people should realize that even a baby aspirin is not free of dangerous side effects,Therefore, in my opinion, aspirin should not be taken on a daily basis without first discussing it with your health care provider". One of the trade offs is the increasing susceptibility to a bleeding ulcer. The level of protection in the stomach is decreased and can lead to a perforated ulcer or bleeding in the GI tract. They also note that thousands of people die each year from complications with aspirin and other NSAID's (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drug).

You learn when you read this blog, huh? Im just here to educate. Remember, the more you know, the more you grow.