World Stroke Day • October 29
Stroke changes everything. Not just the body, but the whole story of a person. Some survive but lose their speech. Some walk again, slowly, learning balance like it’s their first day on earth. It matters because most strokes didn’t have to happen. With enough care, most could’ve been stopped before they began.
What to Watch Out For
• F – Face drooping. Ask the person to smile. One side may sag.
• A – Arm weakness. Ask them to lift both arms. One may drift down.
• S – Speech trouble. Words sound strange or slurred.
• T – Time to call for help. Don’t wait. Every second matters.
Even if the signs fade, get checked. That “mini-stroke” might be the warning before a full one.
How to Prevent It
Start small.
• Don’t put too much salt. Eat food that looks normal, not packed or shiny.
• Walk a bit every day. Doesn’t have to be far.
• Keep your pressure okay. Watch your sugar sometimes.
• Drop the cigarette—it never loved you back.
• Sleep right. Stress less. Drink water.
Stroke isn’t only a doctor’s topic. It’s a life topic. The more people know the signs, the more lives walk away from it.
This day is a reminder that knowledge isn’t enough. We move, we speak, we act—together. That’s how stroke loses power.
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