Topic: Aspirin

Why You Should Rethink That Ibuprofen Before A Workout

Why You Should Rethink That Ibuprofen Before A Workout

If you routinely down ibuprofen before a long workout to help stave off pain, inflammation and impending muscle soreness, you’re not alone. Up to 70% of distance runners and other endurance athletes report that they do the same thing. But according to a new study, swallowing those pain killers before a workout has some serious health risks that you–and your intestines–need to know about. More »

6 Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Work The Same Way As Aspirin And NSAIDs

6 Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Work The Same Way As Aspirin And NSAIDs

Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may have a host of preventive benefits — but they also come with a host of moderate to severe side effects. Skip the daily dose of Bayer and eat lots of these anti-inflammatory foods and spices instead — they work the same way as aspirin and other NSAIDs, but without the risk of heartburn, nausea, stomach bleeding and stroke. More »

Painkillers Linked to Erectile Dysfunction

Painkillers Linked to Erectile Dysfunction

As if having frequent headaches wasn’t bad enough, it turns out that taking painkillers may cause erectile dysfunction. In a study published in this week’s Journal of Urology, researchers observed over 80,000 men aged 45 to 69, beginning in 2002. They found that men who regularly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen or aspirin) were 2.4 times more likely to develop erectile dysfunction. More »

Aspirin May Cut Cancer Risks

Aspirin May Cut Cancer Risks

Check out this post about aspirin by Deborah Huso on AOL Health.

An aspirin a day may keep cancer away, according to a new study out of London. Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine recently conducted research focused on reducing heart attack risk through use of aspirin and discovered that a daily low dose of aspirin (75 mg) can reduce the occurrence of several common cancers as well. More »

Kelly Ripa Sustains Injury In Heels: Morning News Roundup

Kelly Ripa Sustains Injury In Heels: Morning News Roundup

Doctors Disapprove Kelly Ripa’s Shoes – The morning television host is on crutches for a hip injury, but she’s still wearing four-inch heels. (AOL Health)

Aspirin Cuts Cancer Risk – British researchers found that regular, low-dose intake of aspirin may cut cancer deaths, but they don’t recommend that healthy adults start pill-popping just yet, thanks to possible side effects. (Seattle Times)

Nuts: The Perfect Holiday Food – Nutrients found in nuts can relieve winter blues and holiday stress, among other ills (including PMS, anxiety, and fatigue). (Independent) More »