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Aspirin and Heart DiseaseNow, a Health Minute.Deaths from heart disease have been falling since the mid 1960’s but experts disagree on the reason why.Some credit healthier lifestyles, others, advances in treatment.It’s already known that aspirin itself can help prevent heart attacks. A study in the American Journal of PublicHealth theorizes food rich in salicylates, compounds like the active ingredient in aspirin, may have the sameeffect.Some foods including oranges, cherries, raisins and tomatoes are naturally rich in salicylates.Talk to your healthcare provider about adding more foods that are natural sources of salicylate as part of yourheart healthy lifestyle.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.INT03022B EN AspirinAndHeartDisease.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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