Senior Information, May 2007 Senior Health Connection newsletter Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital Center May 2007 Stroke: What You Need To Know May is National Stroke Month. Knowing the signs, symptoms and risk factors, can decrease the often devastating effects of a stroke. For every minute a stroke goes untreated, millions of brain cells die. The brain controls various parts of your body; untreated stroke can leave you with vision problems, memory loss, speech problems and even paralysis. Here are few of the risk factors; High blood pressure Cigarette smoking Diabetes Carotid or other artery disease Heart disease and atrial fibrillation High cholesterol Poor diet Inactivity Remember to be treated quickly if you have any of the following symptoms: numbness on one side of the body or face, confusion, trouble speaking, seeing or walking or a severe headache. California Cucumber Salad 2 cucumbers scrubbed not peeled 1/3 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped, un-salted, dry roasted walnuts 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt Shred cucumbers and drain. Place in medium bowl and add remaining ingredients. Toss to mix well. Serve on lettuce lined salad plates. Serves 4 Calories per serving: 109 Total fat: 5 g Saturated fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 g Sodium: 18 mg Recipe from The American Heart Association 45