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CycleNation September 2016 This fall the American Heart Association|American Stroke Association's CycleNation-a community of cyclists and friends on a quest to put the brakes on stroke-is taking over a community near you. How? By turning the motion of cycling into a movement for healthy living. From pop-up events at a CycleBar near you, to full weekends of cycling events in Denver, Dallas, Cincinnati and Atlanta, we're riding together to push harder for prevention and treatment and pulling together to start a revolution in health. Whether we ride because we survived a stroke or heart event, or we're doing it in memory of someone who didn't, we all want to stick around longer and stronger-to be there for our loved ones and show up for Life. Join us-as a CycleNation squad leader, rider or donor. (Or, better still, all of the above.) Find out more at www.cyclenation.org. - ADVERTISEMENT - This company has purchased advertising in this SC e-Extra. This link is provided for convenience only and is not an endorsement or recommendation of either the linked-to entity or any product or service. Speechless No More! For Phyllis Weiss, each sound she painstakingly - but patiently - forms is a triumph. In her quiet, halting delivery is an underlying strength and vitality. Qualities that carried her through an entire year of silence. Digital Edition | Web Making an Impact in Illinois Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other, Inc. (SSEEO) offers support but isn't your traditional stroke support group. SSEEO has grown into a nonprofit that provides advocacy, support, education and resources to stroke families. Digital Edition | Web Reader Alert - Be Aware of Fake Online Pharmacies Online pharmacies can be an easy and affordable way to stay on track with your prescription medicines. But it's important to be a savvy consumer because fake online pharmacies are a growing problem. Digital Edition | Web Forever Young by Comedian and Stroke Survivor, John Kawie Something arrived from Social Security: "This is to inform you that we no longer consider you Disabled. As of now you are officially just Old. Your benefits will be decreased accordingly." Seriously? Digital Edition | Web 7 Tips to eat less salt! When it comes to sodium, many of us could benefit from eating less salt. A new scientific statement has identified sensitivity to salt as an emerging cardiovascular risk factor. Learn how to reduce your sodium intake with these simple tips. CURRENT ISSUE OF SC SC ISSUE ARCHIVES TIPS FOR DAILY LIVING LIFE AFTER STROKE INFO LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS ONLINE SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOLLOW US:       Your Story in SC Become a contributor! Stroke Connection accepts and encourages submissions from stroke survivors and their families. We look forward to reading yours. Learn how to submit your story today. ShopStroke World Stroke Day is October 29th! Did you know this marks the 10th year of the observance? In honor of this special day and all stroke survivors, caregivers and supporters please enjoy a free Stroke Solidarity String with your $65 purchase on ShopHeart. What's at the heart of my stroke? A stroke of unknown cause, or cryptogenic stroke, provides few answers. With proper treatment and collaboration with your physician, you can take action to find the cause and help prevent another stroke from occurring. Download our free patient guide and learn more. strokeassociation.org/strokeconnection      1-888-4-STROKE (888-478-7653)       ©2016 American Heart Association

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EmPOWERED To Serve

EmPOWERED To Serve™ is a movement driving health transformation in multicultural communities for improved health outcomes. Do You Remember the Time? Do you remember the first time you heard about Power To End Stroke? EmPOWERED To Serve? Remember the empowering feeling you felt when you learned how to take the stroke message back to your community and drive a positive health change in your area? Well, get ready to feel that way again! Visit our NEW and IMPROVED website, launching July 1.  We have new fitness videos, articles and resources to not only empower you to combat and overcome stroke, but to also equip you with the resources to build a sustainable culture of health in your community. Can’t wait until Friday? Neither can we! Catch a sneak peek of what’s to come: ETS Power Ambassador Ashanti's Master Plan Workout Get In Formation: Less Salt, More Shake #IheartSummer16  The summer months are a time when we let loose; we are traveling, the days are longer, we eat takeout and indulge in cold, tasty, often unhealthy, summer treats. Family Reunions are common and salty meats and treats are enjoyed. We at EmPOWERED To Serve know how busy life gets in the summer so we will use this unique time of year to not only indulge in the treats, but also highlight the serious effect that ingredients like sodium and sugar can have on our bodies. To fight these effects, we have new workout videos to get your sweat on at home! Ok Ambassadors, Now Let’s Get In Formation! Here’s some of what you can expect starting in late July: Family Reunion e-Box (Game, Family Tree and Life-saving tools) Multicultural Health Is Why Infographic Get In Formation Videos (Workout Videos) Fit Men Cook + Healthy Soul Food Cookbook Recipes Brain Health Everyone has regrets. Don’t let your brain health be one™. Choices you make today affect your brain health as you age. Keep your mind sharp, and help prevent stroke and heart disease with simple changes. Learn more about brain health. Brady Johnson: Stroke Survivor, Super Dad At 31 years old, Brady Johnson felt he was on top of the world. He was running marathons, eating healthy, and had a great job. Despite his healthy lifestyle, Brady was committing suicide without knowing it and suffered a series of strokes, just one day after running a marathon. Learn Brady’sadvice to help save the man in your life! Membership has its Privileges… Become an Ambassador Have you joined the EmPOWERED To Serve (ETS) movement? Are you following us on Facebook and Twitter? Well here are 3 reasons why you should JOIN right now! You care about building a sustainable culture of health within your community. You want exclusive updates about AHA opportunities and events happening in your local area. You want to deepen your relationship and continue to be a heart health ambassador. You have the POWER to change the health conversation. JOIN now at empoweredtoserve.org. Visit us at empoweredtoserve.orgConnect with us on social media:

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