What is a stroke? There are two major types of strokes:
Ischemic – caused by a blood clot or the narrowing of a blood vessel leading to the brain that restricts blood flow and keeps oxygen and nutrients from reaching brain cells
Hemorrahagic – caused by a broken blood vessel which results in bleeding in the brain
Symptoms to watch for include: Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg; sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding; sudden problems seeing; sudden dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; sudden severe headache with no known cause.
Never ignore the symptoms of a stroke! Quick treatment can mean the difference between life and death. You can take steps to lower your chance of even having a stroke by:
Controlling your blood pressure
If you smoke – stop
Controlling your cholesterol
Controlling your diabetes
Eat healthy foods
Exercise regularly
