May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Women are at a higher risk of dying from a stroke than men. Protect yourself by learning about stroke risk, treatment, and prevention for women here. #StrokeMonth bit.ly/3U0qZ0M

Tomorrow is the first day of National Stroke Awareness Month. Check back for resources about brain health and stroke prevention and treatment! bit.ly/3gbsF42

A stroke can happen to anyone. In fact, strokes affect some 800,000 people in the U.S. each year. Watch this video from Mayo Clinic to learn the basics of stroke, including risk factors, treatment, and recovery: bit.ly/3VgNlMm

Changes to your arteries as you age may increase your risk of high blood pressure. Stay proactive about your heart health by having your #BloodPressure checked regularly. Learn more with this The National Institute on Aging (NIA) resource: bit.ly/3PgTHHH

Did you know that even short-term exposure to poor air quality can increase the risk of a heart attack? Check your local Air Quality Index before planning outdoor activities for the day. #EarthDay bit.ly/3qOxF68

Do you know what causes a stroke? A stroke, or brain attack, can happen when blood flow to part of the brain is stopped. Watch this quick, informative video from the NIH NHLBI to learn more about how different types of strokes happen: bit.ly/3IyZiFK

Black women are nearly 60% more likely to have high blood pressure than White women. Live to the Beat’s new Heart2Heart challenge encourages Black women to prioritize self-care to protect their hearts. Join the challenge now: bit.ly/3v6Bx4E

From April 11 to 17, we’re recognizing Black Maternal Health Week ( #BMHW24 ) to help raise awareness of the disproportionate impact hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) have on Black people. Get involved by using this toolkit from HRSA! bit.ly/bmhtoolkit

#DYK women with hypertension in pregnancy (HP) are at higher risk of progressing to chronic hypertension and developing cardiovascular disease after childbirth compared to women without HP? Read more about improving surveillance and detecting HP early: bit.ly/43YClpm

Juggling life’s responsibilities can leave you with little time for self-care but managing stress is an important part of a heart-healthy life. Discover healthy ways to manage stress this National Stress Awareness Month with this CDC resource: bit.ly/44uZkHC

A3: Black women are nearly 60% more likely to have high blood pressure than White women. Live to the Beat’s new Heart2Heart challenge encourages Black women to prioritize self-care to protect their hearts. Join the challenge now: livetothebeat.org/heart-2-heart-…

Grab a friend, family member, or neighbor and take a walk in the park this National Take a Walk in the Park Day. Learn more about adding physical activity to your routine with this @hopkinsmedicine resource. bit.ly/482Edxz

Improve your heart health by committing to moving more each day! Check out this video from @NIH_NHLBI to learn new ways to be active. #MoveWithHeart bit.ly/3UxmdIO

You can lower your risk for #diabetes and heart disease by living a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about the connection between diabetes and heart health with this NIDDK resource. #DiabetesAlertDay bit.ly/3RIbhVi

Are you making every bite count? Balancing nutrition can reduce your risk of heart disease. Take this #MyPlate quiz from Dept. of Agriculture to find out how you can balance your plate and improve your #HeartHealth . #NationalNutritionMonth bit.ly/3OvyPfy

Truth or myth: Stroke occurs only in older adults.

Answer: Myth! Stroke can happen to anyone of any age. Watch this NINDS video to learn more: bit.ly/49pM8Gl