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  • Strokes: Quick action can save lives and abilities

    CHRISTIAN HARTLE|Mar 1, 2025

    Every minute counts when someone is having a stroke. Knowing what to look for makes all the difference in recovery. Think of a stroke as a "brain attack." Just like a heart attack blocks blood flow to the heart, a stroke blocks blood flow to part of the brain. When this happens, brain cells can die. Every passing minute puts more of the brain at risk. You can spot a stroke by remembering the word “FAST.” The letter F stands for Face. Ask the person to smile. If one side of their face droops or...