Is aspirin the Eighth Wonder of the World? Bayer Aspirin, celebrating the 110th anniversary of aspirin's discovery, insists the pill ranks up there with the pyramids and the Taj Mahal. Says Bayer:• More than 50 percent of deaths and disability due to heart attack and recurrent stroke can be avoided by prevention strategies.• An aspirin regimen (directed by a physician) can help reduce the risk of first heart attack by as much as 32 percent and decrease the combined risk of heart attack, stroke and vascular death by 15 percent.• Aspirin can reduce the risk of death by 23 percent, if taken as directed by a doctor during a heart attack. Aspirin can help save more than 80,000 lives a year this way.True?True, says Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a New York cardiologist and author of "Women Are Not Small Men" and "Dr.

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Leg pain is very common. While leg pain is uncomfortable, most leg pain is not a medical emergency. Sometimes simple lifestyle changes and self-care can solve the problem. However, some leg conditions are more serious and may require prompt professional care.

If you have leg pain, your doctor, chiropractor, podiatrist or other health professional is likely to ask you a lot of questions. Is your pain dull or sharp? Did you injure yourself or did the pain seem to start without a cause? Does the pain change at certain times, such as when you are in bed? When are the symptoms worse? Does changing positions make it better or worse? Are legs and ankles swelling? Is your pain in a certain location, such as your shins, joints or hip? Do you have other medical problems? Have you been repeating the same motion, like running or lifting?

Your care provider can help you determine the cause of leg pain.

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