Stroke in English means stroke, but the official definition of the word is "the act of hitting or hitting something or someone; a hit".

That is exactly what happens when someone suffers a stroke, that occurrence when blood flow stops flowing to part of the brain.

Sadly, not many people know how to prevent stroke and as a result, life could come to an end.

A research study of the American Heart Association presented in March of this year indicates that many women in America do not recognize the warning signs of a stroke.

Even the results of the study show that Hispanic women are less likely than other women to recognize the warning signs of attack.

But we can make a difference . We can give you a preemptive strike on the stroke to become conscious women and raise awareness around us of such high risk. The proactive being can make a difference in saving lives.

Here we show you how you can join the battle front to prevent a stroke will happen or happens to someone you care about:

• Talk to your loved ones about the symptoms that everyone should pay attention.

• Memorize the FAST method (for its acronym in English) to detect a stroke: facial paralysis, arm weakness, slurred speech, and finally time to call 911.

• Lower the "Spot a Stroke FAST" available in the Apple iTunes Store application:

The "Spot a Stroke FAST" application gives you useful tips to prevent stroke, as well as facts and statistics of the theme:

• Strokes are preventable cause of disability No. 1
• It is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States
• Every 40 seconds someone suffers a stroke
• Strokes kill 128,000 people a year
• Keeping your blood pressure at 120/80 50% can reduce your risk of stroke

The effects of stroke vary depending on which side of the brain is attacked and how it affected tissue.

When the right side is attacked, the effects may include:

• Paralysis on the left side of the body
• Vision problems
• I accelerated and inquisitive behavior
• Memory loss

If the attack occurs on the left side of the brain, the effects may include:

• Paralysis on the right side of the body
• Language problems or talking
• Slow and cautious behavior
• Memory loss

A stroke in the brain stem can affect both sides.

You remember that we maintain healthy brain and heart. Not eating healthy or exercising enough can thin the blood vessels, causing not get enough blood flow to the brain.

This can make that the brain does not function properly and cause cognitive difficulties.

So what's the good news?

The good news is that we can prevent 80% of strokes.

Prevention of stroke begins by controlling the key factors that could put your life at risk as smoking cigarettes, high blood pressure or physical inactivity, just to mention a few.

Certain problems such as high blood pressure can be controlled with prescribed by a doctor after having discussed the different treatment options medicines.

It is frightening to talk about strokes, but prevent them can be incredibly encouraging.

Be sure to talk with your friends and family about the importance of medical check-ups and monitor key factors such as blood pressure. Take care of the health of your heart and your brain so that it does not depend on a simple stroke of luck.