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I am pretty sure we all know that aspirin is a blood thinner. That is why doctors often recommend a baby one a day. I am also sure we are aware all meds do have side effects. That being said, I think many people are alive today and doing well physically and mentally into their 80s and 90s because of some wonderful meds that are prescribes for us.. My husband is one to them. Of course water and good food is another way to protect our health.
Not anymore. (At least they shouldn't recommend that routinely anymore for otherwise healthy individuals.)
"In a nutshell, people with diabetes appear to benefit from aspirin, but the risk of bleeding offsets some of that benefit. These studies suggest that for people who don't have diabetes — as well as anyone who is age 70 or older — aspirin provides no heart benefit and seems to increase your odds of bleeding. This means some people currently taking low-dose aspirin should consider stopping it, says Dr. Cannon. (Note that these findings don't change the advice for people who've already had a heart attack or stroke; for them, aspirin is still recommended.)"
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