What Are The Warning Signs of Stroke?

A stroke is a massive medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. It happens when a blood vessel carrying nutrients and oxygen to the brain bursts or becomes blocked by a clot, cutting off the flow of blood and oxygen the brain needs. This can cause serious brain damage and death. In fact, strokes are the number four cause of deaths in the US, despite the fact that 80% of strokes are considered preventable.

It seems we have officially entered the "dog days" of summer. We've suffered under scorching heat, the blazing sun, and sweltering temperatures from sunrise to sundown and the boiling weather can do far worse than just drive us toward the pool. Beat the heat and avoid serious complications by following a few simple hot weather safety tips.

You’re  having  trouble  speaking,  and  you  feel  a  serious  headache  coming  on.  You  can’t  seem  to  get  a  grip  on  anything,  you  feel  strange,  and  one  side  of  your  body  seems  unusually  weak.