💡 World Stroke Day - 29th October 💡 According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (https://lnkd.in/dn5qvDtX), 10 people suffer a stroke in South Africa every hour, yet 80% of these strokes and heart disease can be prevented. By promoting healthier lifestyle habits and raising awareness in identifying someone who may possibly be having a stroke, we can start turning those stats around! We remind you of the 🏃♀️ FAST 🏃♂️ rule: 😕 Face drooping 💪 Arm weakness 🧠 Speech difficulty ☎ Time to call emergency medical services - 112 (from a cell phone) or 10177 (from a landline). By quickly identifying these four signs, and seeking urgent medical help, you could help save a life! #WorldStrokeDay #PreventionIsKey #FAST #HealthEducation
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As we continue to support our stroke survivors through the NOURISH study, participants have asked about how strong is a family history of heart disease and cognitive decline and how does this impact their health and leading up to their stroke? @CEERIAS @2CEERIAS@ATWHealth #BeCEERIAS Having a family history of both medical conditions IS important - so take notice. A family history of heart disease and high cholesterol can increase your own risks of developing heart conditions which can lead to a stroke. If you have had a stroke, click the link below and #ReadMyLips! If you have a family history, learn more about your people, when the symptoms started, what age, what was done and reflect on the impact of heart disease and stroke had on your loved one. Click the link and Learn more and join us to #ReadMyLips! https://lnkd.in/exiSc-ae
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