Aspirin: A New Look at an Old Friend

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MyHeartCentral.com	August 12, 2008

Tips, Support and More Aspirin: A New Look at an Old Friend "Like most of you, I take aspirin daily," writes HeartHawk. "As a numbers geek, it appeals to me to have hard data to track and make intelligent decisions about controlling my heart disease. So the question those like me have is: 'Is there any way to determine if I am aspirin resistant and, if so, how resistant am I and how much aspirin do I need to take?'" Read on. Top News Weight Loss After Diabetes Diagnosis Offers Big Benefits: Study Anxiety Connected to Genes Obesity Is Not Always the Enemy Want to live a long life? Run Fit and fat: Study shows it's possible Expert Corner Eat Like an Athlete: Heart-Healthy Options for Pre- and Post-Workout "Knowing what foods to eat prior to an important event can be a major challenge for competitive athletes, and pre-event nerves often play havoc with athletes as they try to make healthy food choices," writes Expert Melanie Thomassian. "However, not eating enough can be as much of a problem as eating the wrong foods." Read on.

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