5. Famous People Who Had Strokes Charles Dickens Author of “A Christmas Carol” Kirk Douglas Actor President Ford President 1974-1977 Luther Vandross Singer Della Reese Actress Charles Schultz Creator of Charlie Brown Dick Clark Host of Rockin’ New Years Eve Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Baseball player
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8. Stroke Symptoms If you see someone having any of these symptoms call 911 ! Every minute counts! Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause
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10. Many strokes are preventable! NSA developed these guidelines to help YOU and YOUR FAMILY reduce YOUR risk for stroke...
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