US President Donald Trump has attributed visible bruising on his hands to his daily aspirin intake, which exceeds the recommended dose. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump revealed that he takes 325 milligrams of aspirin daily for cardiac prevention, despite his physician’s recommendation to lower the dosage. The president’s personal physician, Sean Barbabella, confirmed this information.
Trump explained that he has been taking aspirin for 25 years and is “a little superstitious” about changing his routine. The Mayo Clinic recommends a low dose of 81mg for cardiac prevention. The president’s cardiac age is estimated to be that of a 65-year-old, according to a White House-provided Mayo Clinic analysis.
When asked about other health habits, Trump admitted to stopping the use of prescribed compression socks to treat leg swelling, citing discomfort. He also expressed a lack of interest in exercise, other than golf, describing spending hours on a treadmill as “boring.”
In a recent social media post, Trump claimed that White House doctors have declared him to be in “perfect health” and announced that he had “aced” a cognitive exam. He suggested that all US presidents and vice presidents should undergo such tests. This statement comes after Trump previously called for his predecessor, Joe Biden, to take a cognitive exam during the reelection campaign last year.
The debate surrounding Trump’s health and age has been ongoing, with the US media questioning his well-being due to visible bruising on his hands. The president’s age and health have been under scrutiny, particularly in light of his reelection campaign. As the oldest person to hold the US presidency, Trump’s health is a subject of interest to the public and the media.