Strokes Are Becoming More , Common in Young Americans.<br />Strokes Are Becoming More , Common in Young Americans.<br />NPR reports that in the United States, more and more young people are having strokes.<br />NPR reports that in the United States, more and more young people are having strokes.<br />Per the American Heart Association, in the <br />last 30 years, the occurrence of strokes in adults under 49 years old has been on the rise in the Midwestern and Southern United States.<br />Per the American Heart Association, in the <br />last 30 years, the occurrence of strokes in adults under 49 years old has been on the rise in the Midwestern and Southern United States.<br />Officials with the Cleveland Clinic say to remember the symptoms of a stroke with the <br />acronym BE FAST, and you could save a life:.<br />Balance: Sudden loss of coordination.<br />Eyes: Note vision loss in one eye or both.<br />Eyes: Note vision loss in one eye or both.<br />Face: Look out for drooping <br />on one side of the face.<br />Face: Look out for drooping <br />on one side of the face.<br />Arms: Sudden weakness in appendages.<br />Arms: Sudden weakness in appendages.<br />Speech: Note difficulty <br />talking or understanding.<br />Time: Call 911 if you notice anyone experiencing these symptoms. .<br />Time: Call 911 if you notice anyone experiencing these symptoms. .<br />Experts say keep yourself familiar with this acronym, as you should "never assume <br />you're exempt from having a stroke.".<br />Experts say keep yourself familiar with this acronym, as you should "never assume <br />you're exempt from having a stroke."
