You can't mention Brain Health without mentioning that many people ignore signs of a stroke. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so I thought I would write about the F.A.S.T test.
If you need to recognize signs of a stroke quickly, use these test if you suspect someone might be having a stroke.
Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side droop?
Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Is one arm drifting downward?
Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Can the person repeat the sentence correctly?
Time: If the person shows any of these symptoms, times becomes crucial. Call 911 immediately.
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