THE HEALTHY CORNER

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Did you know that stroke symptoms often appear suddenly, with little warning.

Symptoms can very from person to person as a stroke can affect different parts of the body depending on what part of the brain is being deprived of oxygen.

An “ischemic” stroke is caused by a blocked blood vessel and a “hemorrhagic” stroke is from a leaking or busting blood vessel. Recognizing signs of a stroke early is important. The quicker you can get to a hospital the better chance you have of preventing a permanent disability and reduce the recovery time following a stroke. Here’s what you need to know. If you or someone you love is experiencing any of the following symptoms, please seek medical care immediately!

Remember the acronym BE FAST:

(B)= loss of balance

(E)= eyes blurred vision

(F)= Face drooping on one side (A)= arm weakness

(S)= speech difficulty

(T)= time to call the ambulance

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Dip

4 ounces fat-free cream cheese (softened

4 ounces low-fat cream cheese (softened)

1/4 cup low-sodium peanut butter Chocolate-flavored liquid stevia sweetener to taste

In a bowl mix together both cream cheeses and the peanut butter until smooth. Add the liquid Stevia sweetener. Stir together until well blended.

Serve with celery sticks, baby carrots, apple or pear slices or try no salt added pretzels.

Exercise: High Knees

Stand with your legs together and arms at your sides.

Lift one knee toward your chest.

Lower your leg and repeat with the other knee. Continue alternating knees, pumping your arms up and down.

DAVID JACOBS/SDG Newspapers A look at Shelby’s Board of Park Commissioners during their meeting on Feb. 12. In attendance were park board president Dave Downs, vice president Geoff Allen and members Dave Keinath, and Cathie Albert, parks superintendent Jerry Marshall and park board secretary Brian Crum.