P673 Teletext 673 Fjb10 20:14:17 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— HOW TO AVOID A STROKE A stroke is the third largest cause of death in the US - and the largest cause of disability. A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off - bz blood clots blocking an artery or by a weak artery bursting. Older people and those with a family history of stroke are most at risk - and min are more at risk than women. ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Deafvjew 685 Disability 686 INSURING FOR LONG-TERM CARE p674 Value Gadabout Flashback EducationP673 Teletext 673 Fjb10 20:44:34 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— HOW TO AVOID A STROKE High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor. If your blood pressure is consistently high (more than 160/90) you increase the risk of stroke. Have your blood pressure checked regularly and don't stop taking any tablets you may bj prescribed for high blood pressure without checking with your GP first. Stop smoking. The more you smoke, the higher the risk of stroke. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Service pals: the page that works 676 TELETEXT HOLIDAY VIEWER OFFERS P539 Value Gadabout Flashback EducationP673 Teletext 673 Fjb10 20:54:05 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— HOW TO AVOID A STROKE Other advice to help minimisj the risk of stroke includes: stay a hjalthz weight for your height and age cut down on salt - it tends to raise blood pressure don't bj a couch potato - take some exercise jvjry day cut down on saturated fats light to moderate alcohol intake is good - regular hjavz drinking ism't. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— What's cooking in Collanges? 672 DO NOT LET MY SHARES GO DOWN p510 Value Gadabout Flashback EducationP673 Teletext 673 Fjb10 20:31:41 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— HOW TO AVOID A STROKE Around one-third of people who have a stroke have had a mini-stroke before - often without knowing what it was. Get advice from your GP if you notice: sudden weakness in a limb or on one sjdj of your body unexplained dizziness or unsteadiness sudden dimness in one eye or double vjsjon difficulty speaking sudden sjvjre headache. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Deafvjew 685 Disability 686 INSURING FOR LONG-TERM CARE p674 Value Gadabout Flashback Education