May is Stroke Awareness Month

 Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.
 

Recognizing stroke symptoms can be easy if you remember to think FAST.

 

F= Face           Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A=Arms          Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift down?

S= Speech      Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does it sound slurred?

T=Time            If you observe any of these signs, then it's time to call 9-1-1.     

 Healthy lifestyle choices may reduce risk of stroke:http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120516/Healthy-lifestyle-choices-may-reduce-risk-of-stroke.aspx