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William Morgan & Lucy Farrell

Stroke risk cut in half by common painkiller - if taken at correct time of day

Taking Aspirin can greatly reduce the risk of having a stroke - if taken at the correct time, according to a recent study.

Strokes typically occur when the flow of blood to the brain is cut off, either by a clogged artery or a burst blood vessel.

The NHS estimate that 15,000 people in Scotland have a stroke each year.

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