May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to review the symptoms of a stroke. Understanding the warning signs and quickly getting help can save a life and lower the risk of damaging effects. According to the American Stroke Association, it is “the number five cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S.” An individual can lose around 1.9 million brain cells each minute a stroke is untreated, making early detection and treatment imperative. Learn how you can B.E. F.A.S.T. when responding to a stroke emergency. Balance Be alert for sudden changes in balance or walking. These changes could include unusual dizziness or rapid loss of coordination. Eyesight Be mindful of unusual variations in eyesight, such as loss of vision or double vision. Changes could be present in one or both eyes. [...]