Headache, arthritis pills reduce Parkinson’s risk
A study by the University of California states that over-the-counter painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen can reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease. The researchers studied 579 men and women from California, half of whom had Parkinson’s disease. They were asked if they had taken aspirin or ibuprofen once a week or more at any point in their life for at least a month. Those who took two or more pills a week for at least one month were considered regular users. The researchers found that regular users of such drugs, which ease the pain of arthritis and headaches, were much less likely to have Parkinson’s than non-users or sporadic users. Women who took aspirin regularly lowered their risk of Parkinson’s disease by 40 per cent.