What to Know This American Stroke Month [Video]

STATEWIDE — May is American Stroke Month, and medical professionals are urging you to take steps to keep yourself safe.

The American Stroke Association (ASA) says strokes happen about every 40 seconds in the United States. A stroke essentially occurs when blood flow to the brain stops or pauses, causing cells to die.

Unfortunately, if you have a stroke, you may have a second one at a future time. This impacts one in four survivors.

And, Black and Latin X adults may be more likely to have strokes, in part because of unmanaged health concerns like high blood pressure and diabetes.

But, there are ways to protect yourself from having a stroke, or from experiencing another one.

One tip the ASA has is to remember the acronym F.A.S.T., which lists some of the signs of a stroke and recommends the best course of action.

F.A.S.T. Acronym:

F: Face Drooping – Check for any …