May is American Stroke Month and a key time to help educate people on their risk of the number fourth cause of death in America.
World Hypertension Day is Thursday, May 17. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a disease. It's considered a silent killer because it typically has no symptoms but can be deadly if not treated. Managing your blood pressure is the most important thing you can do to help reduce your chances of suffering from a stroke. Click here to read more.
Protect your heart, protect your brain. Following a heart-healthy lifestyle can lower your chances of having a stroke, and it can also make a big difference in your mental abilities as you age. Learn the heart/head connection here.
A sudden, severe headache "so powerful it's like a thunderclap inside your head" is a classic symptom of a less common type of stroke. Read more at www.heart.org/simplescience.
With A Stroke, Time Lost Is Brain Lost. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you experience even one of these symptoms.:
• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
Featured Low-Sodium Recipe: Cheesecake Dainties
Wonton wrappers sprinkled with crushed graham cracker create mini-baskets for a luscious cheesecake-style filling.
Visit www.heart.org/simplecooking for more easy-to-prepare recipes with a video tutorial to assist you in getting started.
Your donations help us spread the word to all Americans so people can reduce their risk of heart disease, stroke and other dangerous health problems. Visit our donation link to give today or make a memorial or tribute gift in the name of a beloved family member or friend.
Thank you for your support in making stroke awareness a priority in your life and enlightening those around you.
Linda Dickey
Director, Customer Relations
Technology and Customer Strategies
American Heart Association
American Stroke Association
