Understanding Stroke
What have you done this week to lower your risk of stroke?
1. Watch a PRESENTATION to learn about strokes. Begin to identify signs of a stoke and explore stroke prevention strategies.
2. Do an ACTIVITY to explore lifestyle physical activities that may already be a part of your routine.
3. APPLY those ideas to YOUR life to develop a plan to be more active.
More resources
Cleveland Clinic. This site has an overview of what a stroke is, as well as a list of tips to prevent one. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17519-stroke
Stroke Risk Calculator. This tool from the Cleveland Clinic uses personal information (age, blood pressure, family history, etc) to estimate your risk of having a stroke. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/stroke-risk-calculator
American Stroke Association. How will you prevent stroke? Explore simple ways you can reduce your risk of stroke on this interactive site from the American Stroke Association. https://www.stroke.org/en/about-the-american-stroke-association/american-stroke-month
Women and Stroke Fact Sheet. Did you know that stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death among women? This fact sheet from the CDC gives information on the specific risk factors of stroke for women. https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/docs/Women_Stroke_Factsheet.pdf