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·June 3, 2024·2 min read

Aspirin Eases Inflammation from Sleep Loss

Low-dose aspirin reduces inflammatory responses caused by sleep restriction. Compared to a placebo, aspirin lowered interleukin-6, COX-1/COX-2 cells, and C-reactive protein levels.

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·May 23, 2022·3 min read

New Research May Explain Unexpected Effects of Common Painkillers

Researchers uncover the mechanism behind how a subset of NSAIDs reduces inflammation, which helps explain some of the curious side effects of the anti-inflammatories.

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·March 25, 2020·4 min read

An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay

Contrary to popular belief, taking a low-dose of aspirin daily does not reduce the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers found no difference between older people who took aspirin and those who took a placebo in the risk of developing MCI, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 10, 2020·4 min read

Common medication may lower risk of ‘broken heart’ during bereavement

Bereavement is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack. However, a low daily dose of a beta-blocker combined with aspirin can help to reduce the risk of a heart attack.

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·December 3, 2019·3 min read

Got a migraine? Relief may already be on your medicine shelf

Aspirin is as effective and safe as other, more expensive medications to treat migraines. Higher doses of aspirin can help reduce acute symptoms during the onset of a migraine attack, and lower dose aspirin could be a possible preventive option.

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·May 22, 2019·5 min read

Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Aspirin may help reduce further bleeding in those who have suffered a stroke.

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·July 2, 2018·4 min read

Could Aspirin Help Treat Alzheimer’s?

Researchers say the popular over the counter medication Aspirin could help reduce Alzheimer's related amyloid plaques.

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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Could Fish Oils or Aspirin Delay Dementia?

Researchers announce they are conducting a new study to find out if taking aspirin and omega 3 fish oils can improve memory and thinking skills, possibly delaying the onset of dementia.