It's the tenth and final day of the Stroke Month Wellness Challenge. Today we're highlighting ways you can Reduce Your Risk for Stroke. An important step is knowing your risk. Knowing your blood pressure numbers is key to a longer, healthier life. The American Stroke Association's Check, Change, Control Calculator can also help to identify your risk. The important steps to take to reduce your risk include eating a healthy diet, being physically active, watching your weight, living tobacco-free, managing your medical conditions and taking your medicine as prescribed by your provider. Also, always be a Team Player. Work with your Healthcare Team to make healthy changes part of your Stroke prevention plan! While the Georgia Stroke Professionals Association's Month Wellness Challenge has come to a close, we encourage you to continue learning about stroke recognition and prevention. Archbold Memorial is proud to be certified as a Primary Stroke Center, and you can learn more about stroke treatment and warning signs at http://www.archbold.org/stroke . Remember: Time lost is Brain lost. Remember the acronym B-E-F-A-S-T and call 9-1-1 immediately. (fb)

It's Day 9 of the Stroke Month Wellness Challenge. Today’s challenge is to add squats to your work-out routine. Whether you are just getting started or a pro, squats can help with leg strengthening and balance, especially for stroke survivors. Strengthening leg muscles can improve balance and help reduce falls. Remember to start slowly and gradually increase the number of reps per day. Stroke survivors, for a video from the American Stroke Association on this topic, search for "Supported Mini Squats – Post-Stroke Exercise" on YouTube. Check back tomorrow as we continue to recognize Stroke Awareness Month with the final edition of our Wellness Challenge! (fb)