Do you know the risks of taking aspirin for older folks? I am sure you have read about the use of aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke. It says aspirin can help to thin the blood and reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. But according researchers, those older folks who have been take aspirin to prevent strokes, is actually increasing their risk. In other words, aspirin is doing more harm than good to them.
Researchers discovered over 75 year-old folks who have taking blood-thinning drugs like aspirin and warfarin have more strokes. In fact, the proportion of seniors taking these drugs increased from 4 percent to 40 percent. [source]Anyway, the best way to reduce the risk of stroke or heart disease is to go for your regular blood pressure checkup, eat a well-balanced diet, stop smoking, drink alcohol in moderation, reduce your salt intake and go for your exercise, like brisk walking or take up meditation.