One of the best things you can do for your health takes almost no time at all.
If that sound to good to be true you should read the rest of this article.
Taking 81 milligrams of aspirin a day (one baby aspirin) can add extra years to your life.
Talk about benefits...
Taking aspirin daily can decrease your risk of colon cancer, esophageal cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and berate cancer - all by an astonishing 40 percent.
If that's not enough to make you sit up straight your daily dose of aspirin also can reduce the risk of stomach, throat, and several other cancers.
How aspirin works its magic...
Aspirin reduces overall inflammation throughout the entire body.
Yes, there are possible side effects, the risk of side effects goes up with the dose, yet the benefits of a healthier arterial system and a reduced risk of at least 4 big cancers - in many people's minds far outweigh the risks.
So how does the medical community feel about aspirin? According to the US Preventive Services Task Force: 1.
Women 55 to 79 years old are advised to take aspirin to prevent strokes, providing the benefit is greater than the risk of aspirin.
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Men 45 to 79 years old are encouraged to take aspirin to prevent heart attacks, of course if the benefit is greater than the risk of aspirin.
Regardless of any findings or conclusions you should consult with your personal physician to discuss the benefits and risks in your individual case.