Be Kind to your Heart
June is Stroke Awareness Month and is a good time to take stock of your heart health and make improvements to your lifestyle choices. Your Employee and Family Assistance Program can help you get you on the right track. With health, diet and exercise tips, our Health Coaches will work with you to create a risk reduction action plan targeting: - Weight management
- Healthy eating
- Smoking cessation
- Responsible alcohol use
Connect with one of our Health Coaches today. Call 1 866 833-7690
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The 5 Warning Signs of Stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency that can be treated. Recognizing and responding immediately to the warning signs can significantly improve survival and recovery. - Weakness - Sudden loss of strength and sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, even if temporary.
- Trouble speaking - Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding or sudden confusion, even if temporary.
- Vision problems - Sudden trouble with vision, even if temporary.
- Headache - Sudden severe and unusual headache.
- Dizziness - Sudden loss of balance, especially with any of the above signs.
If you experience any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately.
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