ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:

Check out Alzheimer's Weekly for an article called: Under 45? Fight Stroke

Warning signs of stroke include sudden:

•Weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
•Numbness or tingling of the face or one side of the body.
•Confusion or trouble understanding.
•Trouble speaking.
•Trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
•Trouble walking; dizziness; loss of balance or coordination.
•Severe, unusual headaches.
If you experience stroke symptoms, call 911 immediately.

Every second counts. Time is brain.
A 41-year-old gentleman suffered a stroke which is highlighting the problem of strokes in young people.

A large proportion of strokes are preventable by controlling blood pressure, treating atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm) and stopping cigarette smoking.



http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
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