Stroke Awareness Email Samples
Email 1
Subject line: What puts you at risk for a stroke?
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and each year, nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. A stroke happens every 40 seconds. The good news is that 80% of strokes are preventable. You can reduce your risk for stroke.
· Exercise at least 30 minutes a day
· Eat a healthy, balanced diet
· Reduce sodium intake
· Limit alcohol consumption
· Stop smoking
· Get to and maintain a healthy weight
Get your annual check-ups and speak with your healthcare professional about how you can reduce your risk for stroke.
It’s very important to get serious about managing controllable risk factors. Read more about what you can do at www.stroke.org/risk.
Brought to you by National Stroke Association. Learn more about stroke awareness at www.stroke.org/awareness.
Stroke Awareness Email Samples
Email 2
Subject line: Talk with your doctor about your family history
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and each year, nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. A stroke happens every 40 seconds and every 4 minutes someone dies from a stroke. While there are many risk factors you can control, there are some you cannot.
Speak with your healthcare professional about your family history. Let your doctor know if a family member has had a stroke, high blood pressure, or heart disease. If you have a family history of these conditions, you may need to take extra precautions to reduce your risk.
Other uncontrollable risk factors include:
· Age
· Gender
· Race/Ethnicity
· Previous strokes
· TIAs often called mini-strokes
Just because you may be at risk for a stroke, doesn’t mean you cannot manage your risk factors.
Learn more at www.stroke.org/risk
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Stroke Awareness Email Samples
Email 3
Subject line: Act FAST and save a life
Stroke strikes FAST and you should too! Many people don’t know that being able to recognize and respond to stroke symptoms can save lives.
Stroke is a "brain attack" that occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel breaks, interrupting blood flow to an area of the brain. When either of these happen, brain cells begin to die and brain damage occurs. That’s why a stroke should be treated as an emergency.
Recognizing stroke symptoms can be easy if you remember to think FAST. Use FAST to remember the warning signs:
F= Face Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A= Arms Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S= Speech Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T= Time If you observe any of these signs, it’s time to call 9-1-1.
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Stroke Awareness Email Samples
Email 4
Subject line: A burger and fries?
Next time you think about burgers and fries, think about this—there are many things, including foods high in saturated fat, which can cause arteries to become blocked through the buildup of cholesterol, called plaque.
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy fat (lipid) that is made by the body. It is found in the bloodstream and in all of your body’s cells. Your body needs cholesterol to form cell membranes, some hormones and vitamin D. Cholesterol is also found in some foods, such as eggs, meats and dairy products. Cholesterol or plaque buildup in the arteries can block normal blood flow to the brain and cause a stroke. Here are some facts you should remember to help prevent a stroke:
· There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL).
· It’s important to understand your numbers because they can be indicators of your stroke risk.
· For most people, the combined HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol) should fall below 200.
· Maintain a healthy cholesterol level by eating a diet low in saturated fat and incorporating exercise into your routine.
· Ask your doctor how you can improve any numbers that are not in normal range.
Brought to you by National Stroke Association. Learn more about stroke awareness at www.stroke.org/awareness.
Stroke Awareness Email Samples
Email 5
Subject line: Manage diabetes to prevent a stroke
Did you know that 6.2 million people in the U.S. are unaware that they have diabetes? People with diabetes are at an increased risk for a stroke because diabetes adversely affects the arteries. The risk for stroke is two and a half times higher in people with diabetes compared to those without diabetes. Here are tips to help prevent a stroke and learn if you have diabetes:
· If you have a family history of diabetes, ask your doctor if you are at risk. It may be necessary for you to be tested regularly.
· If you have diabetes, it is important for you to monitor your blood sugar and weight gain, including A1C levels.
· Take medicine as directed (including insulin). Follow the treatment guidelines of your doctor and if you have any questions, make sure to ask your doctor.
· Manage your diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels.
Learn more about diabetes and stroke risk at www.stroke.org/risk.
Brought to you by National Stroke Association. Learn more about stroke awareness at www.stroke.org/awareness.