Health Tip
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is important to be able to recognize a stroke quickly, since fast treatment can lessen the brain damage that stroke can cause. By knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke, you can take quick action and possibly save a life. If you believe someone might be having a stroke, remember the acronym F.A.S.T. to perform a simple test for stroke symptoms:
Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of their face droop?
Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?