Stroke 101
This is a medical term for "brain attack" caused by interrupted blood flow to the brain
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 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?
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?
The singer of "My Prerogative" and former husband of Whitney Houston suffered a mild stroke in 2013
Who is Bobby Brown?
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 is a term for a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, often called a "mini-stroke"
What is a TIA (transient ischemic attack)?
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" means you should do this right away if someone shows stroke signs
What is call 911?
This actor, known for playing Wadsworth in Clue, had a stroke in 2012 and later became a stroke awareness advocate
Who is Tim Curry?
This mineral, found in leafy greens, nuts, and whole grains, helps control blood pressure and may lower stroke risk
What is magnesium?