Stroke: Do You Know Your Risk Factors?
Every 45 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. As many as 30 percent of those individuals become permanently disabled.
Do you know your stroke risk factors?
Talk to your doctor about maintaining healthy levels of blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar to avoid disease; lose weight if you need to; engage in regular physical activity; and stop smoking.
The National Stroke Association has information online to help you assess your risk of stroke.
At Marianjoy, our clinicians treat the devastating effects of stroke every day. Our board-certified physicians and nationally renowned stroke rehabilitation program help many stroke survivors return to active and productive lives.
So make a commitment now to lead an active and healthy life. But if you or a loved one needs physical rehabilitation, your best choice for exceptional care is Marianjoy.
Call 1-800-462-2366 for more information on our inpatient and outpatient stroke rehabilitation programs.
