On Monday, March 5th, 2018, actor Luke Perry passed away, at the age of 52, after complications related to a stroke. His death was a shock to many—especially those who loved him on shows like Riverdale and Beverly Hills, 90120—and jumpstarted a national conversation about stroke. Isn’t he too young for that? (No.) Wasn’t he in pretty good health? (Yes.) Can it happen to me? (Possibly.)
Stroke is a common disease—the third leading cause of death in the United States—but it’s also a commonly misunderstood one. For starters, it’s not always fatal. In addition to the 140,000 people that die of stroke each year, a further 655,000 survive, and live with its often-debilitating effects. When it comes to surviving, and preserving cognitive and bodily function, it’s essential to catch it as early as possible. And that means knowing the warning signs. Here they are.
1. Facial drooping
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5 thoughts on “7 Warning Signs of a Stroke Hiding in Plain Sight”
Nice sharing, thanks for the tips
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Thanks for the tips and thanks for following my blog 🙂
I know that. I had a stroke when I was only 32.
Hugs from Italy.
Vicky
Such wonderful information and so important to go to ER immediately!
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Nice sharing, thanks for the tips
Thank you for following my blog!
Thanks for the tips and thanks for following my blog 🙂
I know that. I had a stroke when I was only 32.
Hugs from Italy.
Vicky
Such wonderful information and so important to go to ER immediately!