Women who are taking a baby aspirin or two a day to safeguard their heart health may be improving their memory and thinking skills, too, according to a preliminary research.
The finding is the result of a five-year study, which looked at more than 100 older people who were at similar risk for heart disease.
It was found that scores on a standardized test that tests memory and other cognitive skills increased slightly in women who took 75 to 150 milligrams of aspirin a day while dropping in those who didnt take aspirin, reports CBS News.
Still, this does not mean low-dose aspirin will prevent or treat Alzheimers disease, says Maria Carrillo, PhD, senior director of medical and scientific relations at the Alzheimers Association.
Dont start taking aspirin on your own, she added.
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