(NAPSI)—Knowing a little about stroke may help you to reduce disability or save a life.
Consider what happened to Juaquin “Hawk” Hawkins, a professional basketball player, 34 years-old and in top physical condition. He had a stroke-and didn’t recognize the warning signs, nor did the people around him.
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