{"id":2866,"date":"2018-08-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/uncategorised\/you-need-know-stroke-awareness\/"},"modified":"2018-08-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T00:00:00","slug":"you-need-know-stroke-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/lifestyle\/you-need-know-stroke-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"You Need To Know This: Stroke Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know \u2013 an estimated one in six Australians will have a stroke at some time in their life\u2026 and sorry guys, men are at a far higher risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Happens During A Stroke?<\/strong><br><br \/>\n\tA stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a blockage in an artery, often caused by bleeding&nbsp;in the brain.<br><br \/>\n\tWhen blood flow to the brain is interrupted, the movement of nutrients and oxygen is hindered. If brain cells are starved of oxygen and essential nutrients, they are at risk of death.<br><br \/>\n\tStroke symptoms include blurred or decreased vision in one or both eyes, numbness, weakness or paralysis in the face, arm or leg. Other symptoms to look out for include a difficulty understanding or speaking, dizziness, difficulty swallowing or a severe headache.<br><br \/>\n\tIf you suspect someone is having a stroke, take the FAST test:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Face <\/strong>\u2013 Check their face. Has their mouth dropped?<br><br \/>\n\t<strong>Arms<\/strong> \u2013 Can they lift both arms?<br><br \/>\n\t<strong>Speech<\/strong> \u2013 Is their speech slurred? Are they able to understand you?<br><br \/>\n\t<strong>Time <\/strong>\u2013 Is of the essence. If you notice any of these warning signs, call 000 immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Steps Can I Take To Reduce The&nbsp;Risk Of Having A Stroke?<\/strong><br><br \/>\n\tIn 2017 there were more than 56,000 new and recurrent strokes \u2013 that&#8217;s one stroke every nine minutes. A frightening figure.<br><br \/>\n\tThe good news? More than 80% of strokes can be prevented \u2013 here&#8217;s how.&nbsp;<br><br \/>\n\tFirst off \u2013&nbsp;leave the cigarettes at the door. Smoking more than doubles your risk of having a stroke. Alcohol isn\u2019t much better, either. As hard as it may be to turn down that extra&nbsp;glass of wine on a Friday, try to enjoy alcohol in moderation. It really pays to listen to your body.<br><br \/>\n\tLook at ways to reduce your stress levels \u2013 perhaps through exercise or cooking. In fact, limiting your sugar, salt and saturated fat intake will be hugely beneficial to your overall health. Paying attention to your diet and eating well will help you maintain a healthy weight \u2013 another important part of stroke prevention.<br><br \/>\n\tTake steps to live an active life. Find ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine \u2014 take the stairs instead of the lift or walk to and from work. Join a dance class!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask A Medical Professional<\/strong><br><br \/>\n\tAnyone can suffer a stroke \u2013 at any age! In fact, around 30% of stroke survivors are of working age (under the age of 65). That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to be aware of your risk from an early age.<br><br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.Bloomsthechemist.com.au\">Blooms The Chemist<\/a> offers quick and easy stroke risk assessments (it only takes ten minutes!). Your pharmacist will ask you questions about your lifestyle, age and family medical history. They\u2019ll also take your blood pressure. If you\u2019re deemed to be at risk, your pharmacist will encourage you to make an appointment with a doctor.<br><br \/>\n\tIt\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry. Stay in control of your health and head in store for a check-up with Blooms The Chemist. It takes an easy ten minutes and when combined with a healthy lifestyle, can seriously reduce your risk of a stroke.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s work together to Share Good Health.<\/p>\n<p><em>Written in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.Bloomsthechemist.com.au\">Blooms The Chemist<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t<!-- Start of Brightcove Player -->\n\t\t\t\t<!-- End of Brightcove Player -->\n\t\t\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><em>In partnership with Blooms The Chemist, we give you the 411 on good health. We highlight some of the key lifestyle choices you can make to ensure you live a healthy and happy life. After all, prevention is better than cure. This week? 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