Heart attack prevention may be enhanced by taking low-dose aspirin in the late evening. Heart attacks occur most often in the early morning, when platelet activity (tendency for clotting) increases due to the body's natural circadian Q4-how) rhythm. If your doctor has prescribed aspirin therapy, taking it around 10 pm provides peak anticlotting action by early morning.

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