​Ten years ago, Craig Hunt was cutting hair at his barbershop in Des Moines, IA, when his life changed in an instant. He suffered a major stroke and was worried he might never work again. What made it even harder was knowing the stroke may have been preventable. Feeling healthy, Craig had stopped taking his blood pressure medication. Today, Craig has nearly fully recovered and is using his experience to help others. Partnering with the American Heart Association, he launched a statewide effort to offer free blood pressure checks in barbershops across Iowa. What began as a simple conversation, has grown to more than 80 locations. Craig hopes his story encourages people to monitor their blood pressure and learn the warning signs of a stroke before it's too late. You can find out all about it at Sonrise dot com, but the American Heart Association says it's important to follow the "BE FAST" acronym when looking for signs of a stroke:
B: Balance loss. E: Eye changes. F: Face drooping. A: Arm weakness. S: Speech difficulty, and T: Time to call 911