You know David, too much water can be harmful too. I was only reading an article the other day, that said this thing about having 2 litres of water a day, is not as good as it sounds. It said, the body tells us when we need to hyrdrate it, we get thirsty and so we drink. 2 litres of water a day or more, can overwork the kidneys.
And the asprin thing is a medical proven fact. Most old people take an asprin a day, and people with heart problems also take an asprin. It is a blood thinner, and so reduces clots and keeps the bloody running smoother.