It's National Stroke Awareness Month, so remember to take care of your heart by giving it some extra attention! After all, you don't want to suffer a stroke of bad luck!

What is Stroke?

• Stroke is caused by a disruption in the blood flow to the brain, usually due to a blood clot or a ruptured blood vessel.

Stroke Symptoms:

• Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg, particularly on one side of the body

• Confusion

• Difficulty speaking or understanding

• Difficulty seeing in one or both eyes

• Difficulty walking

• Dizziness

• Severe headache

Reduce your risk of having a stroke by:

• Eating a healthy diet

• Exercising regularly

• Avoiding smoking

• Limiting alcohol consumption.

• Control your blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabete

Let's all get together to spread the word about stroke awareness and help make sure everyone knows the warning signs and how to treat it. Together, we can make a stroke of difference.

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