\A cardiologist warns: these 5 medications increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in older people

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Used like candy for joint pain or headaches, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen) are perceived as harmless because they are sold without a prescription. However, studies that have been kept under wraps reveal that just 7 days of ibuprofen use in people over 65 can increase the risk of heart attack by 78%.

NSAIDs block the production of prostaglandins, substances that regulate inflammation but also protect the inner lining of the coronary arteries and maintain salt and water balance in the kidneys. By blocking them, you expose your arteries