What you need to know about aspirin

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This week: The risks and benefits of a daily aspirin; why it's good to feel bad after a COVID shot; a serious look at the keto diet; recognizing signs of dementia; how alcohol affects your sleep; a new way to treat chronic pain.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY TIM BOYLE, GETTY IMAGES An aspirin a day may do more harm than good In the U.S. alone, one in five people over the age of 40 take a daily aspirin. Recent studies show that for some of them, the risks outweigh the benefits. Here's what to know about how aspirin can protect against heart attacks—and how dangerous it can be for people who don't need it. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PHOTOGRAPH BY BECKY HALE Not everyone should be taking a multivitamin In some situations, they can be helpful. In others, they can lead to dangerous nutrient deficiencies or imbalances. HOW TO WEIGH YOUR NEEDS NEWSCAST/UNIVERSAL IMAGES/GETTY Why you've been taking a useless drug for decades More than 200 over-the-counter decongestants contain a key ingredient that was just revealed to be ineffective. WHICH DRUGS ACTUALLY WORK?

What's in your medicine cabinet?

• Do generic drugs work as well as brand name? Here's what to know. • Why isn't this proven cold medicine on store shelves? • Are you taking the wrong medications? You might be surprised. • How you should dispose of unused or expired medications

PHOTOGRAPH BY KOEN VAN WEEL, ANP/REDUX It's good to feel bad after your COVID shot New research suggests that the worse your symptoms are after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, the better. Here's why. MEASURING YOUR DISCOMFORT READ THIS NEXT: Why the new COVID shot is a game-changer (and why the term 'booster' is obsolete) +

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHARLIE HAMILTON JAMES, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION The keto diet could have serious health consequences. Here are the facts. The diet's appeal is clear: Eat delicious, high fat foods like hard cheese, butter, bacon, and steak, and keep your carb intake low so that your body is forced to burn stored fat for fuel. Here's why heart health experts say you should be wary. THE BASICS OF KETO—AND THE RISKS

PHOTOGRAPH BY JAD DAVENPORT, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION The Mediterranean diet has stood the test of time for a reason: It works It's easy to follow, is balanced and flexible, and helps prevent chronic diseases that shorten our lives: “It has worked for generations, and it works for lifetimes.” HOW IT KEEPS YOU HEALTHY PHOTOGRAPH BY DEB LINDSEY, THE WASHINGTON POST/GETTY IMAGES Are you consuming more protein than you actually need? Protein is the nutritional craze of the moment, but it's difficult to separate the hype from reality. So we asked nutritionists to weigh in. THE BEST SOURCES OF PROTEIN

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF DEMENTIA?

PHOTOGRAPH BY MASSIMO BREGA, SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY There are many different types of dementia, and how it manifests depends on which part of the brain is damaged. Here's what we do and don't know about this disease—and why it's so hard to diagnose. COMMON SYMPTOMS

HOW ALCOHOL MESSES WITH YOUR SLEEP

PHOTOGRAPH BY SARAH MUENZENMAYER, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Having a glass of wine or other "nightcap" before bed has long been thought of as a way to help you sleep. But a look at the evidence suggests otherwise. Here's what drinking even a small amount before bedtime does to your body, and how it could affect your overall health. HOW DRINKING AT NIGHT AFFECTS YOUR BODY RELATED: Why alcohol is killing more women than ever before +

IS TAP WATER SAFE TO DRINK?

PHOTOGRAPH BY DONALD MIRALLE, THE NEW YORK TIMES/REDUX Most Americans don't need to worry about the safety of their water—yet millions are exposed to contaminants every year. Experts weigh in on the chemicals that can be found in drinking water, how it's regulated, and what you can do if you're worried about your water. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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PHOTOGRAPH BY ROBERT CLARK, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Chronic pain afflicts some 20 percent of Americans—and the devastating consequences of addiction to opioid painkillers have motivated researchers to look for innovative treatments beyond new drugs. A promising new treatment—that doesn't involve opioids—could provide relief to many patients. HOW IT WORKS

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