Stroke 101
This medical emergency occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts, causing brain cells to stop getting the oxygen they need.
What is a stroke?
Having this condition- also called high blood pressure- raises your stroke risk.
What is hypertension?
The "F" in BE FAST stands for a sudden change or drooping in the ______.
What is face
This TV fitness icon known for his high energy and colorful outfits suffered a minor stroke in 2019.
Who is Richard Simmons?
This colorful food group is full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber- and should take up half your plate
What are fruits and vegetables?
This type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked
What is an ischemic stroke?
Participating in this bad habit can damage your blood vessels and raise your stroke risk
What is smoking?
"B" in BE FAST reminds you to look for trouble with this, like dizziness or unsteadiness
What is balance?
This Beverly Hills, 90210 star suffered a massive stroke in 2019 and passed away shortly after
Who is Luke Perry?
Too much of this white crystal can raise your blood pressure and increase stroke risk
What is salt?
This type of stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
If you have sleep apnea and don't use this machine while sleeping, your risk of stroke goes up
What is a CPAP machine?
"A" is for when one of these body parts feels weak or numb
What is an arm?
This coach of the San Antonio Spurs suffered a stroke in 2024
Who is Gregg Popovich?
This eating pattern, often used in stroke recovery, includes a lot of fish, olive oil, whole grains, and vegetables
What is the Mediterranean diet?
This brief medical event causes stroke‑like symptoms but usually lasts only a few minutes, serving as an early warning that a major stroke may be on the way
What is a TIA (transient ischemic attack) or "mini stroke"?
Being overweight and having high blood sugar can lead to this condition, raising stroke risk
What is diabetes?
"S" stands for trouble with this- like slurred or hard-to-understand words.
What is speech?
This Emmy-winning actor from Frasier had a stroke in 2004 and continued acting in voice roles
Who is John Mahoney?
These unhealthy fats- found in fried foods and processed snacks- should be avoided to keep your arteries clear
What are saturated fats (or trans fats)?
Strokes in this side of the brain often result in left-sided weakness or paralysis
What is the right hemisphere?
Drinking too much of this common beverage can raise your stroke risk
What is alcohol?
"T" in BE FAST stands for this. Call 911 right away if someone shows stroke signs
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This actor, known for playing Wadsworth in Clue or the concierge in Home Alone 2, had a stroke in 2012 and later became a stroke awareness advocate
Who is Tim Curry?
This heart‑healthy oil is used in many Mediterranean dishes and is known for its healthy fats.
What is olive oil?