Heart Health Month: Reduce Your Risk Of Stroke (VIDEO)

Every year over 150,000 people have a stroke in the UK and it is the third largest cause of death, after heart disease and cancer, according to the NHS.

There are uncontrollable factors such as race, gender and age, however there are things we can take control of in order to prevent the disease.

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Know The Warning Signs Of A Stroke

Severe Headaches(01 of09)

Sudden severe headaches could be a sign of a stroke, according to the National Stroke Association. (credit:Alamy)

Difficulty Walking(02 of09)

Having "trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination" are all signs of a stroke, according to the National Stroke Association. (credit:Shutterstock)

Trouble Seeing(03 of09)

Is the person having difficulty seeing in one or both eyes? This is one of the symptoms of a stroke, according to the National Stroke Association. (credit:Shutterstock)

Confusion(04 of09)

"Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding," are all signs of a stroke, according to the National Stroke Association. (credit:Shutterstock)

Numbness(05 of09)

One-sided numbness of the face, arms or could be a sign of a stroke, according to the National Stroke Association. (credit:Shutterstock)

Remember FAST(06 of09)

The National Stroke Association also recommends you get familiar with the acronym FAST.F is for face. When you ask the person to smile, does their face droop? This is one of the a warning signs of a stroke, according to the National Stroke Association. (credit:Alamy)

Remember FAST(07 of09)

A is for arms. When you ask the person to raise up both arms, does one droop? This is a warning sign of a stroke, according to the National Stroke Association. (credit:Alamy)

Remember FAST(08 of09)

S is for speech. "Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase," advises the National Stroke Association. "Is their speech slurred or strange?" (credit:Alamy)

Remember FAST(09 of09)

T is for time. Time is of the essence if you observe any of these warning signs, according to the National Stroke Association. Call 911 immediately. (credit:Alamy)

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