Use
a Rack to Lower Fat! If turkey or roast is your main course,
roast it on a rack so fat drips away. If you
like a bread-based stuffing, moisten it with
broth instead of butter, and cook it in a
separate casserole. Choose lean sauces or
gravies, and serve them on the side.
Celebrate and Educate!
Use this opportunity to share your healthy
habits with loved ones. Take an after dinner
walk and discuss the warning signs of stroke.
Take
the Pledge! African
Americans have higher rates for stroke than any
other racial or ethnic group in the United
States. In fact, blacks have almost twice the
risk of first-ever stroke compared with whites,
and blacks 35–54 years old have four times the
relative risk for stroke.
The
good news is that with proper education and
action, we can reduce our risk of stroke,
disability and death. Learn to live stronger and
longer by taking the
FREE Power To End Stroke Pledge and receive
FREE health information that addresses the
unique interests of African Americans.
I’m
real. I’m strong. I’m proud. But I’m at risk for stroke.
The American Stroke Association is ready
to talk to me about what matters — to
me.
They can meet me where I am — to make
positive lifestyle changes.
They can make a positive impact — on
me and my legacy.
I
pledge…
To not just survive — but thrive. I
will learn how to live stronger and
longer — for me. Join
now!
Gospel singing legend BeBe Winans
has joined Power To End Stroke! He has recorded
a special message for PTES, watch
it now!
Give
Yourself a Priceless Gift: Share the Warning
Signs of Stroke
Stroke
is a medical emergency. Know these
warning signs of stroke and teach them to
others. Every second counts:
Sudden
numbness or weakness of the face, arm or
leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden
confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden
trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden
trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance
or coordination
Sudden,
severe headache with no known cause
Learn
the signs! If you or someone with you has
one or more of these signs, immediately call
9-1-1.
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